Ukraine-EU Integration: Brussels raised the Ukrainian flag in Brussels ahead of Independence Day, while a Ukrainian parliament committee blocked key anti-corruption bills tied to EU funding and accession benchmarks, sparking outrage. Ukraine War & Air Defence: Germany announced €60m more aid for Ukraine and pushes talks on additional Patriot interceptors as Kyiv presses for stronger anti-ballistic sanctions. West Bank Politics: The European Commission condemned Israel’s E1 settlement tender as “unacceptable,” with multiple EU states warning it undermines the two-state solution. Migration & Border Control: France reported stopping 4,300 migrants reaching UK shores in the first three months of a new security deal, as Tunisia searches for 14 missing after a migrant boat capsized. EU External Trade: Ukraine seeks renegotiated EU tariff-free agricultural quotas amid Black Sea export disruptions. EU Rule Changes: Europe tightens rules on investment-based citizenship programmes, moving further away from “golden passport” models. EU Security: Germany investigates a secret arms cache near Berlin linked to suspected Russian intelligence. Climate Law: Austria enshrines climate neutrality by 2040 into law as drought worsens across Europe. Trade Tensions: Canada suspends US talks and Trump’s 50% tariffs take effect, raising the risk of a wider trade war. Tech & Regulation: Cyprus plans to replace airport passport scanners with automated e-gates for Schengen readiness. EU Loss: Former EU commissioner and Estonian PM Siim Kallas dies at 77.