NATO Summit Prep: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hosted Macron, Meloni, Tusk and outgoing UK PM Starmer in Berlin to push a united NATO line ahead of the Ankara summit, stressing higher European defense spending and stronger transatlantic ties. Digital Trust & AI: A new Usercentrics survey says 73% of Germans would pay more for brands transparent about how they use AI with customer data, while 47% globally have already taken revenue-impacting actions over AI data concerns. Banking Stakes: Commerzbank says institutional investors tendered just over 1% of shares in UniCredit’s takeover offer, as the control battle continues. Energy Security Probe: German prosecutors raided premises tied to the former Gazprom Germania unit over suspected sabotage attempts affecting gas supply. Business & Tech: N26 reported its first full year of net profitability in 2025, with revenue above €500m, and KAYTUS launched KSManage Ultra for AI-factory rack management at ISC 2026. Markets Watch: The dollar stayed near 13-month highs on Fed rate-hike bets, lifting pressure on gold and crypto.