Spain Housing Crisis Turns Violent: Tens of thousands protested across Spain after parliament rejected government housing measures, with riot police clashing with demonstrators in Madrid and Valencia over short-term rentals and evictions. Ukraine War Support: Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Kyiv to shift from unilateral aid to joint interceptor-drone production with Ukraine, alongside new military and energy support worth over €1.3bn. EU Asylum Policy: The EU added Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia to its “safe countries of origin” list, meaning faster asylum processing for applicants from those states. Bosnia Election Stakes: Bosnia votes in a key election that could shape its EU path, with separatist rhetoric from Milorad Dodik in the run-up. Latvia Election: Latvia’s pro-European United List won a record share, keeping security and support for Ukraine central as populists gained ground. Diesel Supply Deal: G7 countries agreed to release 100m barrels of diesel and crude from emergency reserves and avoid energy export restrictions after US pressure. UK EU Rejoin Debate: Polls show Britons split on whether Andy Burnham is different from Keir Starmer, while Labour’s EU-return talk collides with VAT rules that would affect private school fees. EU Border Tech: The EU is investing €130m in border-surveillance drones as it tightens rules on returns for people without legal stay.