EU foreign policy & defence: EU officials say China trained hundreds of Russian soldiers later deployed to fight in Ukraine, with EU foreign ministers set to discuss the fallout in Luxembourg on 15 June. EU enlargement: EU ambassadors agreed to open membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova next week, with key negotiation clusters to start in Luxembourg. Luxembourg finance & industry: The ECB raised rates by 25 bps; BCL governor Gaston Reinesch said inflation risks are higher amid the Iran-linked energy shock. Carbon pricing for industry: EU countries adopted a strengthened CBAM position, expanding coverage beyond raw materials to downstream products from 1 January 2026. Energy transition politics in Luxembourg: Tripartite energy measures drew criticism from Mouvement écologique, which argues subsidies are sending the wrong signal by keeping fossil fuels cheap. Digital identity & payments: Bangladesh pushes “One Citizen-One ID-One Digital Wallet” to link identity, payments and services, backed by fibre and 5G rollout plans. Autonomous mobility in Luxembourg: Stellantis, Bolt and Pony.ai launch an AV pilot in Luxembourg to test driverless readiness in real city traffic. HPC skills: HPCTRAIN launches a Europe-wide call for 3–6 month traineeships focused on high-performance computing, including AI and quantum intersections. EIB funding: Eurogroup-backed EIB strategy ramps up lending risk for defence, energy security and tech, with finance ministers endorsing the “firepower” plan in Luxembourg. Sound Energy: Luxembourg-listed 5% eurobond holders approved restructuring, enabling amended redemption conditions.