EU Tech Sovereignty: The bloc rolled out its tech sovereignty package, aiming to curb reliance on U.S. cloud in sensitive tenders and push faster build-out of data centres using some European hardware/software, but officials and industry warn it’s only a first step. Central Banking & Gold: Central banks returned to net gold buying in April after March’s selloff, with Poland the top buyer and China extending a long run of purchases. Labour Abuse in Italy: Four migrant farmworkers were killed in southern Italy, spotlighting exploitation risks in agricultural supply chains and the caporalato system. EU Macro Watch: The European Commission removed Greece from its macroeconomic imbalances list, marking an end to 16 years of heightened surveillance. Poland Outlook: The EBRD forecasts Poland growth of 3.5% in 2026 (2.8% in 2027), supported by EU funds and defence spending, despite energy and trade headwinds. Defence Industrial Shift: Rheinmetall agreed to sell its auto unit for about €350m to focus on defence. Payments & Crypto: Paybis says stablecoins are now 86% of its crypto volume, with B2B cross-border payments driving most growth. Healthcare Funding: Semble raised £30m Series C to expand its outpatient care coordination platform across the UK and Europe. Armenia Support: The EU is preparing financial assistance for Armenia amid Russia-linked economic restrictions, alongside preferential trade measures. Corporate Moves: Hyundai Glovis will open its first European automotive logistics hub at the Port of Amsterdam, starting operations in Jan 2027.