EU Cyber Resilience Act: The EU’s new enforcement phase starts with a hard 24-hour rule for manufacturers to report actively exploited vulnerabilities, with fines up to 4% of global turnover or €15m. EU Trade & Language Politics: France is pushing back on a Commission plan to fast-track trade deals using English-only versions, skipping translation across the EU’s 24 official languages. EU–India FTA: The Commission has moved the India-EU Free Trade Agreement to the Council for approval, aiming to cut tariffs on 96% of EU goods exports. Ukraine Funding Check: The Commission is assessing Ukraine’s 2026 budget needs before deciding on any extra support, including possible use of frozen Russian assets. Moldova Accession Drive: Moldova’s PM Vasile Tofan met EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib on reforms, crisis response and equality, while also speaking by phone with Hungary’s Péter Magyar on opening new accession “clusters.” Energy Security & Gas: EU energy planning continues amid supply pressure, while a Russia representative is set to join next week’s G20 energy talks. Migrations & Housing: The EU is advancing a framework to let cities restrict holiday-home purchases in housing-stress areas, potentially affecting Britons buying in hotspots. Middle East Policy Clash: The EU reiterated West Bank settlements are illegal, after Israel’s foreign minister attacked Kaja Kallas’s Crimea comparison. AI in Government: Dutch PM Rob Jetten faces scrutiny after reports that many of his social posts were drafted with AI tools. Public Sector AI: Ireland is considering replacing parts of civil service middle management with AI over the next decade. Sweden Election Fallout: Sweden’s right-wing bloc signals a possible shift as Kristersson eyes a coalition that could include the Sweden Democrats. Albania Anti-Corruption: Albania’s SPAK is expected to seek Parliament’s approval again to lift immunity in the Balluku case, renewing pressure on Prime Minister Edi Rama.