Lithuania Fintech Leadership: Marius Galdikas was elected chair of the Lithuanian Fintech Association, signaling a push for scalable growth alongside a predictable regulatory environment. Digital Influence Watch: France’s disinformation watchdog Viginum says Israeli firm BlackCore may have meddled in elections in France, New York City and Scotland, with a toolkit routed through servers in Britain, Germany, Finland and Lithuania—raising the stakes for cyber and election security. Autonomous Driving in Europe: Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) gained approval for public roads in Belgium, following approvals already granted in Lithuania and other EU states, with rollout tied to further tests. Defense Tech in the Baltics: Helsing’s Ukraine-proven HX-2 AI strike drone reportedly completed successful US Army counter-drone trials in Lithuania, hitting targets during Project Flytrap. EU Defense Industry Spotlight: Eurosatory-2026 opens in Paris June 15, with heavy focus on AI, air and missile defense, satellite communications, cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection. Green Energy Infrastructure: Klaipėda Port opened Lithuania’s first green hydrogen station, adding momentum to the country’s clean-transition infrastructure. EU Carbon Rules: The EU tightened rules to limit pausing carbon import fees, aiming to protect local industry while steering investment toward greener tech.