Digital Euro Push: The EU is moving toward a digital euro vote, aiming to offer a separate virtual wallet option by 2029 and reduce reliance on US payment rails. EU–Asia Payments: Juniper Research flags agentic commerce, bank-backed wallets and “click to pay” as the consumer payments tech to watch. Cold-Chain Logistics: UPS is investing $48m in 27 temperature-controlled cross-dock facilities to expand healthcare logistics across Europe and beyond. UK Brexit Fallout: Reuters reports Keir Starmer’s resignation after less than two years, with Brexit-era institutional strain still shaping Britain’s political and economic outlook. Brexit Finance Reality Check: A decade on, analysis highlights how UK borrowing costs and weak growth have weighed on public finances. EU Trade Policy: South Korea says it reached broad consensus with the EU on steel quota-rate cuts, seeking a smaller reduction than the headline 46%. Germany Sustainability Rules: New EU sustainability-label and employer-seal rules take effect in Germany on 27 Sept 2026, forcing companies to review marketing claims. EU Aid for Drought Farmers: Cyprus will receive €4.6m from the EU’s agricultural reserve after severe drought and heat. FDI Watch: EY says Scotland remains a top UK destination for foreign investment outside London, despite fewer projects. Energy & Industry Deals: Nextpower plans to buy Germany’s Zimmermann PV-Steel Group for up to €330m, expanding its European solar footprint.