EU–Pacific Outreach: The EU kicked off its “Powering Pacific Potential” campaign at the Fiji European Film Festival, pushing visibility for Global Gateway investments in infrastructure, trade, energy and education. Sanctions & Industry Risk: Ireland’s Aughinish Alumina is fighting calls to sanction Russia-linked exports, with EU officials saying “evidence” is needed before any action. Carbon Market Pressure: Ten EU countries including Estonia are urging a softer ETS overhaul—slower allowance cuts, more free allocations and a rethink of ETS2—ahead of the Commission’s reform push. Shipping Decarbonisation: Port of Riga’s LVR Flote joined a Baltic low-emission pilot-boat project, aiming to cut CO2 while keeping safe operations. Energy & Security: Latvia’s PM warned hybrid threats are rising as Russia faces pressure, while Lithuania and others flagged possible Russian moves against Baltic critical infrastructure. Aviation & Training: Tartu Airport hosted a fully electric aircraft landing, highlighting potential for lower-cost pilot training. Local Transport & Travel: Tallinn Airport hit a new June passenger record, but travel agencies report fewer bookings as people buy tickets directly. Maritime Engineering: BLRT’s engineering arm designed a green methanol bunkering vessel concept for Klaipėda, supported by EIB port-transition financing. Cyber & Resilience: Estonia-linked “data embassies” thinking is gaining traction as a continuity model for governance and critical services.