Heatwave Reality Check: EU scientists say Western Europe just had its hottest June on record, with late-month extremes disrupting power and closing schools, while national authorities reported thousands of excess deaths—another reminder that climate risk is now an energy-system risk. Solar Supply Chain Shock: The EU’s ban on PV inverters and power conversion systems from China and other countries could hit Central and Eastern Europe hardest, with analysts warning about potential knock-on effects for solar and storage deployments. Gas Security Pressure: With Europe’s gas storage still low for the season, LNG and pipeline flows are under scrutiny as global markets react to renewed Middle East tensions. Oil Jumps on Iran Risk: Oil prices surged again after Trump said the Iran ceasefire was “over” and strikes targeted the Gulf, reviving inflation fears and rattling stocks and bonds across Europe. Ukraine Energy Frontline: Russia’s drone and missile attacks on Kyiv and strikes on Russian oil refineries underline how quickly energy infrastructure can become a battlefield. Policy Enforcement in Energy Builds: The European Commission has launched infringement steps against multiple countries over restrictive authorisation or certification rules for energy installation and construction services. Energy Tech & Industry: Aidoptation won EU approval for Level 4 autonomous highway tests, while Volkswagen’s sheep-grazing model under 31,000 solar panels in Poland highlights agrivoltaics moving from pilot to practice.