Luxembourg Climate Finance: Luxembourg will join Brazil’s Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF), pledging €50m by 2030 via its Climate and Energy Fund and planning further annual contributions from 2030, as Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira attended the International Climate Finance Days in Brazil. EU Mobility Rules: Luxembourg-backed EU governments (with Denmark, France, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Sweden) reject watering down car emissions flexibilities, arguing electrification needs a “strictly limited” path tied to concrete commitments. Corporate Fleet Pushback: A separate coalition of nine EU states (led by Poland, with Bulgaria, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Slovakia and Romania) challenges an EU plan for mandatory electrification quotas for large company car and van fleets, set for discussion in Luxembourg. Tripartite Deal: Luxembourg’s government and social partners signed a resilience package with 20 measures to curb inflation, protect purchasing power and jobs, and support the energy transition amid uncertainty from the Iran war. Tax Refund Delays: Luxembourg’s Tax Administration says refunds are taking 4–6 weeks longer due to new EU-linked security checks for instant payments, asking taxpayers to submit bank details via their tax notice slip. Autonomous Vehicles in Europe: 17 EU transport ministers signed a declaration to expand cross-border autonomous vehicle testing using a common framework, including Luxembourg, to reduce fragmented national rules. Luxembourg–Moldova Ties: Luxembourg MPs visited Moldova to deepen cooperation on European integration; Moldova’s deputy speaker said Luxembourg-backed accession talks boost investor predictability, citing 23 Luxembourg-capital companies and €211m+ in investments. China E-commerce Pressure: China’s low-cost export e-commerce is losing momentum as Iran-war logistics costs and weaker Western demand squeeze platforms like Temu and Shein, with exports down 10.9% in April. OQ Technology Connectivity Trial: OQ Technology plans a direct-to-smartphone satellite connectivity demo in Germany with Telefonica using local spectrum, aiming for a more sovereign European mobile infrastructure.