Digital Identity Push: Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA) has launched a €15.6m tender for a fully compliant European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet, covering secure online/in-person identity proof, age verification, document storage and e-signing, with submissions open until 3 September. EU Compliance Pressure: The European Commission has started legal action against 17 member states, including Malta, for not fully transposing the revised Single Permit rules by the May 21 deadline. E-commerce Cost Debate: MEP Alex Agius Saliba has urged the EU to review the new €3 surcharge on low-value e-commerce orders, arguing it hits Malta’s remote market harder than mainland states. Aviation & Jobs: Aer Lingus plans to cut up to 500 roles and reduce capacity by 6%, ending Dublin–Denver/Minneapolis/Las Vegas and making several routes seasonal, including Malta. Infrastructure & Safety: An electrical fire at Malta International Airport’s SkyParks 2 construction site led to an evacuation of the building, while flight operations were unaffected. Tourism Demand Signal: Malta tops a TUI Musement ranking of Europe’s best islands for water sports, led by search interest across diving, surfing and more. Planning Authority Controversy: Manoel Island’s illegal padel courts were sanctioned with a €25,000 fine and permission for 10 more courts, drawing renewed criticism.