the pipeline, according to this: Panasonic all but confirms fixed-lens compact camera coming to challenge Canon PowerShot V1 as Lumix LX100 III overdue.
I think we can more or less expect a Lumix branded Leica D-lux 8, with Panasonic firmware and loss of any Leica particular add-ons, as expected at the release of the D-lux 8. I would not be particulary suprised if we get a relase in late May, early June to cater for the vacation season...