Ukraine Cabinet Shock: President Zelenskyy dismissed tech-savvy Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, triggering mass protests and a wider political-military crisis as parliament approved a new government led by Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi and Zelenskyy named an acting defence minister. EU Digital Markets: The European Commission ordered Google to open Android and share search data with rivals so EU users can choose competing AI assistants and search services, with deadlines stretching into 2027. EU Oversight Under Pressure: Greece’s farm subsidy scandal deepened as EU prosecutors indicted four acting MPs over alleged EU farm fraud, spotlighting failures in how funds are monitored. Balkan Tensions: Serbian MPs demanded a minister be sacked after Kosovo ethnic-cleansing remarks, while the EU warned Serbia over Kosovo-related statements. Tech and Industry for Defence: The EU-Ukraine drone push advanced with new alliance co-founders and plans for joint production, alongside industry moves to develop missile-intercept systems. EU Migration and Visas: An EU commissioner urged member states to cut Russian visa numbers, arguing current levels undermine support for Ukraine. Gibraltar Treaty Scrutiny: UK MPs began first substantive Commons scrutiny of the Gibraltar Treaty, focusing on sovereignty and practical Schengen/immigration arrangements. Climate and Biosecurity: A devastating Asian ash beetle was detected in Hungary and Slovakia, prompting monitoring and EU agriculture agenda pressure. Markets and Energy: European stocks softened amid geopolitical and tech concerns, with oil prices rising after strikes on Iranian targets.