Heatwave & Health: A deadly, record-breaking spring heatwave is sweeping Europe, with France reporting heat-linked deaths and Italy issuing red alerts for major cities as temperatures soar far above seasonal norms. Climate Risk Outlook: A UK Met Office/WMO report warns there’s an 86% chance at least one year from 2026-2030 will beat the hottest year on record, with a high likelihood of brief 1.5°C threshold exceedances. EU Methane Policy Clash: The European Commission is set to recommend a three-year waiver of penalties for oil and gas firms breaching EU methane rules, raising concerns about weakening the bloc’s first climate law. Carbon Storage Progress: The EU says large-scale CO₂ storage expansion remains on track for 2030, with new permits and projects like Porthos, Greensand and Prinos moving toward operations. Industrial Decarbonisation & Competitiveness: EU ministers debate the Industrial Accelerator Act and “European preference” tools to reduce dependence on distant supply chains, while the Commission urges faster use of cohesion funds and Just Transition support for energy crisis impacts. Plastic Pollution Action: Lidl Cyprus extends its “Project Zero” partnership with AKTI for a fifth year, targeting coastal and marine plastic pollution through education and cleanups. Offshore Wind Supply Chain: Chinese floating wind player Ming Yang Europe joins Norwegian Offshore Wind, signaling deeper cooperation as Europe pushes for more offshore capacity.