EU-China Trade Shield: EU ministers kick off talks to toughen Europe’s trade defences as the bloc targets a huge goods deficit with China and fears a “China shock 2.0” for jobs and industry. Industrial Policy Debate: The same agenda pushes the Industrial Accelerator Act and “European preference” tools, with member states split on how far to go on procurement and strategic sectors. Spanish Sovereign Cloud: Telefónica Tech and Google Cloud announce a sovereign cloud for Spain’s public sector and regulated firms, using Telefónica-managed encryption keys to keep data controls in Spanish territory. State Aid for Farmers: Brussels clears a €500m Spanish scheme to offset higher fertiliser prices, with direct grants per hectare for primary agricultural producers through end-2026. PSOE Corruption Pressure: Spanish police raids on the PSOE headquarters deepen the graft probe around alleged illegal funding, adding fresh political strain on PM Sánchez. Málaga Hotel Fire: The Ibis Málaga Centro blaze reignited days after officials said it was “practically extinguished,” renewing scrutiny of building safety and firefighting challenges. Tech Regulation Watch: EU discussions also flag stricter rules on foreign tech dominance in cloud/AI and satellite sectors, with big-tech lobbying in the background.