Agrivoltaics & Food Tech: Swedish researchers report magenta, semi-transparent solar panels can boost broccoli’s sunlight use efficiency and growth, pointing to a practical agrivoltaics path that pairs power generation with crop protection. EU Budget & Farming: A group of “cohesion-friendly” EU states is pushing back against defence-driven budget reshuffles, warning that agriculture and rural funding cuts could undermine farm viability. EU Defence vs Agriculture: An MEP warns that rising EU defence spending could threaten farming and rural development as member states argue over the next long-term budget. Smart Glasses Privacy: Dutch retailer Hans Anders suspends Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses sales in the Netherlands and Belgium over privacy concerns, joining wider European scrutiny of camera wearables. Construction & Crime Finance: Police warn that drug profits are being laundered via construction jobs, with cash-wage schemes tied to tax evasion and unfair competition. Sweden in Defence Industry: Naval Group begins production of Sweden’s first FDI frigate, with the steel-cutting ceremony marking a new phase for local naval capability. Energy & Industry: G7 leaders agree to release up to 100m barrels from reserves to curb diesel prices, aiming to stabilize fuel costs that ripple through transport and manufacturing. AI Governance: A report highlights how AI auditing can fail when the same firm both builds and “checks” its work, raising pressure for independent review.