Energy & Industry: Germany is planning a strategic gas reserve equal to 10% of storage capacity, to be filled in 2027-2028 and funded via consumer levies—expected to add about €42 a year to household bills, while energy-intensive firms could face much larger costs. Water Security: The Netherlands is edging toward a water shortage as drought and low river levels reduce supply while heat boosts demand; water managers have already scaled up to “level 1” and warn “level 2” could follow soon. SME Investment Climate: A Dutch SME study by SRA finds turnover rose but profits barely moved, leaving firms reluctant to invest amid higher costs and policy uncertainty. Consumer & Competition: A Dutch consumer group has launched a class action against Klarna, arguing pay-later is effectively a loan and that Klarna’s credit checks and disclosures fall short. Games & Retail: A Dutch consumer lawsuit against Sony targets its plan to stop producing PlayStation physical discs from 2028, arguing it strengthens Sony’s control over pricing and access. Logistics & Manufacturing: DHL expands its Transpacific air cargo network with new Bangkok–Cincinnati flights, adding capacity and reliability for Asia-Europe-to-US supply chains. Defense Industry Constraints: Bloomberg reports the Netherlands says it has reached its limit for direct military aid to Ukraine, while Bulgaria also says it has exhausted arms stockpiles. Tech & Health: Omnix Medical launches the PEPTAMR Horizon Europe consortium with an ~€8m grant to advance an antimicrobial peptide for hard-to-treat hospital infections. Construction & Transport: A Dutch inland-waterways barge operation delivered the fossil-free superyacht Project Zero from shipyard to sea.