EU Competition & Big Tech: The European Commission orders Meta to restore free WhatsApp access for competing AI chatbots, launching an interim antitrust remedy while it investigates whether Meta unfairly favored its own AI services. Belgium–EU Diplomacy: South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung meets Belgium’s PM Bart De Wever and King Philippe, agreeing to expand cooperation in strategic industries, startups and SMEs. Energy Security: TenneT warns the Netherlands’ electricity supply risk will rise from 2030, urging a capacity mechanism to avoid future shortages. Plastics & Industry Intelligence: ICIS gains exclusive access to AMI’s polymer demand and plastics processors database, aiming to give customers a more connected view of the plastics value chain. Biotech Deal: Orionis Biosciences and Novartis expand a collaboration to discover “molecular glue” drugs, with Orionis receiving an upfront $40m and potential milestones up to $1.4bn. Belgium in Global Trade/Health: Belgium rejects US pressure for a Congo travel ban amid Ebola concerns, citing screening and quarantine readiness. Construction/Infrastructure: The rehabbed Carroll Street Bridge reopens next week with restrictions to bicycles, pedestrians and emergency vehicles. Sports Marketing with Belgium Tie-in: Uber Eats rolls out its World Cup campaign in Belgium, featuring Gordon Ramsay’s “stop cooking” kitchen comedy.