Ultra-Fast Fashion Push: Germany, France and others are urging the European Commission to tighten Ecodesign rules for “ultra-fast fashion,” including durability, recyclability and mandatory recycled content, arguing cheap disposables strain waste and recycling systems. EES Summer Travel Fallout: Ryanair and Berlin Airport warn the EU’s Entry/Exit System could trigger “passport queue chaos,” with families facing long waits and missed flights unless rollout is paused for peak summer. Big Tech vs Brussels: The EU’s top court has dismissed Google’s appeal over the record €4.1bn Android antitrust fine, setting up a tougher long-running EU–US confrontation. Moldova Political Shock: Moldova’s pro-EU prime minister Alexandru Munteanu resigned suddenly, collapsing his government and forcing President Maia Sandu to restart consultations to appoint a new PM as EU accession talks loom. Armenia Trade Reset: Armenia approved EU export procedures for fish producers, while EU leaders promise tariff-free access for most Armenian goods and fresh support to help Yerevan diversify away from Russian pressure. EU–US Trade Snapshot: A study says EU–US goods trade hit a record €875bn despite tariffs, but warns the headline hides strain for sectors like autos. Geopolitics & Security: Estonia’s PM warns failing to deter Putin would cost more than defense spending, while a diplomat says Central Europe’s Ukraine ties remain practical despite harsh rhetoric.