EU Tech Sovereignty: The European Commission rolled out a “technology sovereignty” push, including limits on access for U.S. Big Tech in sensitive cloud tenders and plans to expand data-centre capacity, while warning Europe still lags on chips and AI. Data Centres & Power Demand: The EU also proposed minimum energy-efficiency standards for data centres as capacity is set to surge, raising grid stress and clean-energy risks. Energy Security in the South Caucasus: Armenia-EU talks focused on boosting trade and energy connectivity, with EU support framed against growing Russian economic pressure. Libya Gas Output Boost: Italy’s Saipem installed a gas extraction module at Libya’s El Bouri field, aiming to cut flaring and lift output to about 2 million cubic metres a day. AI Boom Meets Gas Tech: German gas-engine maker Innio raised $2.43bn in a U.S. IPO, betting on demand tied to AI infrastructure. Middle East Shock on Markets: Oil edged toward $100 as U.S.-Iran tensions and attacks around the Gulf dented hopes for a ceasefire, keeping energy-price pressure in focus. Ukraine Strikes: Ukrainian drones hit a St. Petersburg oil terminal, adding to the war’s direct energy-infrastructure impact.