Maritime Trade Expansion: SMM 2026 in Hamburg is drawing wider international participation, with 26 national pavilions (up from 2024), 11 new exhibiting countries, and first-time official representations from India and Vietnam, as more governments and industry groups use the fair to reach new markets. Digital Infrastructure & Data Sovereignty: Andorra Telecom CEO Jordi Nadal says the next phase of Andorra’s digital transformation is about data sovereignty and control, alongside the rollout of standalone 5G, eSIM growth (25,000 sold), and new connectivity services. Retail & Consumer Markets: Deckers is moving to direct management for Ugg across Spain and ending its distribution deal with Albion 1879, building on its Iberian subsidiary and aiming to deepen its consumer relationship. Energy Costs for Drivers: Andorra remains among the cheapest places to fill up in the Pyrenees, with August averages around €1.50/l petrol and €1.61/l diesel, while Spain and France are notably higher. Climate Watch: July 2026 tied with July 2024 as Earth’s hottest July on record, according to NOAA and NASA, reinforcing the heat trend into mid-year.