Open-Source Security: IBM and Red Hat are backing Project Lightwell with $5bn to create an open-source security “clearinghouse,” using AI plus 20,000+ engineers to find and fix vulnerabilities across widely used code. EV Charging Ops: Driivz reports operators in Europe and North America are shifting from pure expansion to “intelligent profitability,” with charger reliability and 24/7 uptime now top priorities. Dutch Tech Economy: A Dealroom-based study says Amsterdam’s bid to be a leading tech city is slipping, now ranked 28th globally, with tax and talent frictions blamed. Semiconductors & Geopolitics: The EU is preparing emergency powers to intervene in chip supply chains during shortages, with the Netherlands’ Nexperia seizure cited as a key example. AI in Hiring: More companies are using AI for job interviews, and many candidates are walking away or getting ghosted. Health & Preparedness: The EU shipped favipiravir tablets to France, Spain and the Netherlands for potential hantavirus response under emergency protocols. Housing Signals: CBS says more building permits were granted in Q1 2026, but fewer homes were actually completed. Smart Packaging: AIPIA Brand Challenge winners in Amsterdam include smart sensing and digital traceability solutions aimed at food safety and shelf-life gains.