Digital Payments & Sovereignty: The EU is pushing for the digital euro as leaders warn that Europe’s heavy reliance on US card networks (Visa and Mastercard) could be used as a geopolitical lever, citing risks from sanctions and sudden service shutdowns. Maritime Trade: SMM 2026 in Hamburg is expanding fast, with 26 national pavilions, 11 new exhibiting countries, and first official entries from India and Vietnam—signaling more cross-border dealmaking for shipbuilding and maritime services. Andorra Telecom & Connectivity: Andorra Telecom says its standalone 5G rollout and data-centre evolution are moving the country into a new digital phase, highlighting eSIM sales (25,000 so far) and new tourist-focused connectivity options, plus cellular connectivity for Apple Watch. Retail & Distribution in Iberia: Deckers is shifting Ugg in Spain to direct management, ending its distribution deal with Albion 1879, while keeping a third-party model for Hoka via Running King. Cost of Living for Drivers: A price check suggests Andorra remains among the cheapest places to fill up in the Pyrenees, with petrol and diesel averages around €1.50 and €1.61 per litre respectively, compared with higher costs across Spain and France.