Maritime & Finance: CVC has agreed to sell its stake in premium marina operator D-Marin to InfraVia Capital Partners, with the deal valued at over €1bn, and Malta among the countries where D-Marin operates. Energy & Policy: Eurostat says renewables generated 45.5% of EU electricity in Q1 2026; Malta sits at 13%, among the lowest EU shares. Migration & Energy Cooperation: Malta’s foreign minister Chris Fearne met Libya’s national security adviser to coordinate on illegal migration and review energy cooperation projects. Local Planning & Renewables: Momentum urged the Planning Authority to reject an industrial-scale solar farm proposal on Ta’ Kuljat Hill in Żebbuġ, Gozo, warning it would damage protected countryside and garrigue habitat. Tourism & Seasonality: Eurostat data cited by BGNES shows Bulgaria is the EU’s second most seasonal tourism destination, with 43% of overnight stays concentrated in July-August. EU Public Mood: A new Eurobarometer survey finds 75% of Europeans see the EU as a place of stability in a troubled world. Government Finances: Malta’s general government recorded a €339.0m deficit in Q1 2026, with debt at €11,457.6m (45.9% of GDP). EU Sanctions Timing: Sources say agreement on the EU’s 21st Russia sanctions package could slip to autumn if talks fail this week. Maritime Tech Leadership: RightShip appointed Maria Psaltaki as Chief Product Officer, succeeding Marlon Grech, with Malta among RightShip’s product and innovation hubs. Short-Let Enforcement: Swieqi’s mayor says promised extra enforcement against short-lets and overtourism has not been implemented a month after the deadline.