UK Leadership Change: Andy Burnham is set to become Britain’s prime minister on Monday after winning Labour’s leadership vote, with the handover coming without a general election. Moldova-EU Accession: Moldova opened EU accession negotiations on Cluster 6 (“External Relations”) while President Maia Sandu nominated businessman Vasile Tofan as prime minister, amid security and governance pressures. EU Digital Rights Clash: The EU keeps “Chat Control” style scanning rules alive after Parliament revived a derogation, extending voluntary CSAM message scanning until 2028—sparking renewed privacy backlash. EU Climate Policy Fight: A major ETS overhaul is proposed, while ten member states push back on a new carbon price for transport and heating fuels (ETS2), warning of added household costs. EU Rule of Law Watch: The Commission reports uneven progress in Bulgaria, citing gaps on judicial independence, corruption case track records, and reforms. EU Tech/Trade Diplomacy: India and the EU used the Trade and Technology Council to move toward Horizon Europe association talks and deeper cooperation on semiconductors, AI, quantum and clean energy. EU Sanctions Deadlock: EU Russia sanctions talks stall over Greece’s demand for LNG shipping exemptions. Child Safety & Online Platforms: Australia’s under-16 social media ban is prompting EU debate as governments look to tighten age controls. Human Rights Pressure: Rights groups urge Thailand to halt the forced return of detained Chinese journalist Bai Zhaodong. Sports Governance: UEFA moves to challenge FIFA president Infantino, with potential knock-on effects for sponsorship and digital deals.