Energy Security & Jobs: Germany confirmed a strategic gas reserve equal to 10% of storage capacity, to be filled in 2027-28, funded via consumer levies—raising household bills and adding pressure on energy-intensive industry. EU Competition & Tech Work: The Commission is preparing fresh Digital Markets Act fines for Google next week, targeting search and Google Play practices. Border Rules & HR Impact: Ryanair warned UK families of long queues at EU airports this summer as the Entry/Exit System (EES) rollout still suffers from slow processing and staffing gaps. Workforce & Skills: PwC analysis of online job ads found AI-exposed roles are reshaping into “professionalised” and “democratised” work, changing what employers ask for. Industrial Investment: Siemens Healthineers will invest €70m to expand its Kemnath, Germany site, adding automated production for radiotherapy components. Hiring Veterans: Army & Air Force Exchange Service will run hiring events on July 25 across nearly 120 locations in the US and Europe. EU Legal Pressure on Member States: The Commission launched nine infringement procedures against Cyprus over incomplete directive transposition, including labour migration and internal market rules. Ukraine Accession Talks: Von der Leyen said Cluster 2 (Internal Market) could be next for Ukraine, citing progress already made. Corporate Restructuring Watch: Volkswagen’s CEO warned of up to 100,000 global job cuts, with analysts calling it a negotiating tactic.