Nuclear Power Rollout: Estonia’s Riigikogu passed a new Nuclear Energy and Safety Act, setting phased licensing and regulator-led preliminary assessment, with Fermi Energia targeting clearer plant location by next year and an application to start the preliminary assessment around mid-2029. Counter-Drone Industry: Milrem Robotics and Frankenburg Technologies signed an MoU to build a mobile counter-drone missile capability, pairing Frankenburg’s Mark I interceptor with Milrem ground autonomy to cut interception costs. EU Consumer Rules: Estonia’s TTJA says new EU air-passenger rules will force carry-on baggage into ticket prices and guarantee children up to 14 can sit next to a parent/guardian without extra fees. Road Safety Compliance: Parliament approved amendments requiring police to place warning signs ahead of mobile speed camera measurements. Food Safety Alert: Salmonellosis cases in Estonia are linked to Ukrainian-made Reeva instant noodles, with children most affected and batch checks underway. Cybersecurity Push: The SHIELD‑6G project launched to strengthen cybersecurity for Europe’s future 6G networks, with Estonia among the consortium. Energy Storage Growth: Latvia’s Futureal Energy Partners entered the Baltic BESS market via a 45 MW/120 MWh portfolio, with construction starting July 2026. Aviation Demand Watch: ACI Europe reports April passenger traffic down 0.7% year-on-year, the first monthly decline since the post-COVID recovery began. Defense Posture: US Defense Secretary Hegseth announced a six-month review of US force posture and basing in Europe, warning contributions could drop if allies miss spending targets.