EU Consumer Rules: The European Commission has launched infringement procedures against 20 Member States, including Czechia, for failing to fully transpose the Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition, targeting green-claims rules and sustainability labels. Pharma Access: Czech patients are facing longer waits for innovative medicines, with average access time rising to 659 days and availability of new therapies dropping to 50% of newly monitored molecules, widening the gap with Western Europe. Industrial Policy: EU industry ministers debated the Industrial Accelerator Act and other steps to boost competitiveness and Single Market autonomy, with focus on permitting, low-carbon demand and “Made in EU” requirements. Czech Aviation Procurement: Czech authorities signed contracts for 11 Airbus H145 helicopters for police aviation and law enforcement modernization. Cybercrime Takedown Limits: A Dutch operation seized servers tied to a Russian-linked bulletproof hosting network, but scanning activity reportedly continued at similar levels, underscoring persistent threats. EU Merger Scrutiny: The Commission is examining a Chinese-linked deal involving JD.com and Ceconomy/ Fnac Darty under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation. Czech Defense Industry: Škoda JS is highlighted as a key supplier for Rolls-Royce SMR projects, reinforcing Czech nuclear supply-chain ambitions.