EU Digital Sovereignty: The European Parliament will replace Google with France-based Qwant as its default search engine, a high-visibility step in the bloc’s push to cut reliance on US tech. Denmark Environment Policy: Denmark will lower legal nitrate limits in drinking water, with Greenpeace calling it a long-overdue move to tackle a hidden public health crisis tied to agriculture. Whale Investigation: Denmark is probing the death of “Timmy,” the humpback whale that drew massive attention across northern Europe, with results from an Anholt autopsy expected later. AI & Energy Demand: Data centers are set to consume more electricity than Japan as AI demand surges, raising pressure on grids and power planning. Defense Tech & Procurement: European governments are reevaluating deals with Palantir, seeking European alternatives amid concerns about dependence and security. Nordic Security Moves: NATO’s RQ-4D Phoenix has operated from Ørland, Norway, extending surveillance reach into the High North. Baltic Drills: “BALTOPS 26” is underway in the Baltic Sea, training allied forces across sea, air, land, cyberspace and “in space.” Climate Hope: A new UN report highlights five reasons for hope in the climate fight, pointing to clean tech nearing tipping points. LegalTech Trend: A roundup of European AI companies shows how LegalTech is shifting toward tools built for workflows and source-backed outputs, not just chatbots.