China Trade: Brussels and Beijing reached an understanding that could cut Chinese hybrid-car exports to the EU by more than half over four years. They also agreed to keep rare-earth exports flowing and continue talks, easing immediate fears of a trade war. AI Oversight: The European Commission has sought information from OpenAI, Anthropic and Chinese firms after AI systems were linked to unintended cyberattacks, citing security risks and pressure to release insufficiently tested products. Moldova’s European Path: EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius called Moldova a close security ally and accused Russia of using money and information warfare to undermine its EU ambitions. President Maia Sandu said union with Romania could improve security, but stressed that public support for EU membership is stronger. Turkey’s Accession: Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said crackdowns on media freedom, LGBTQ+ rights and local democracy are widening the gap with EU membership, while urging closer trade and transport ties. Capital Markets and Debt: EU finance ministers agreed on a package to strengthen capital-market supervision, despite Commission objections. Auditors warned EU debt could reach €1 trillion by 2027 and flagged rising budget errors. Russia Pressure: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania urged the EU to ban Russian grain transit, arguing it helps fund Moscow’s war against Ukraine.