EU Industrial Decarbonisation: The European Commission has set the terms for a €1bn industrial heat auction (IF26), using ETS revenues and offering fixed premiums tied to CO2 cuts, with bids opening in early December and support for electrified, renewable and even nuclear heat options. Right to Repair: The Commission has started infringement steps over incomplete transposition of the right-to-repair rules, including Finland, and is also pushing other states on updates covering indoor heating appliances. Energy & Industry Compliance: Brussels is also launching wider infringement proceedings over industrial emissions rules and hydrogen/gas market directives, with Italy singled out as the only country fully notified on hydrogen and decarbonised gases. Finland in the Spotlight: Finnish Aiven is launching operations in India from Bengaluru to expand AI-ready data infrastructure, while Finland’s Fazer heads to TFWA Cannes with travel retail plans. Security & Disruption: Europe faces fresh warnings of Russia-linked “gray zone” activity and drone/sabotage incidents, while Finland’s president urges Elon Musk to expand Starlink coverage for Ukraine. Markets & Tech: European shares edged higher as oil eased; data-centre IPO plans continue despite tighter conditions, and Windows 11 adds energy recommendations and more Finnish support in Narrator.