Ukraine War Funding: Ukraine’s defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov says Kyiv needs “the next level” of military aid and is pushing the EU to route the full €6.6bn European Peace Facility pot directly to Ukraine, warning there’s a short 6–9 month window before Russia adapts. EU Defence Delivery: The Commission has released €3.9bn for Ukraine drone procurement under the €90bn Ukraine Support Loan, with more disbursements expected after contract checks. EU Migration Clash: Hungary rejects an EU plan to exclude newly arriving Ukrainian men of military age from temporary protection, arguing Budapest will still grant refugee status to ethnic Hungarians. EU Border Friction: Aviation groups warn the Entry/Exit System is creating up to five-hour queues at Schengen borders and urge Brussels to suspend or fully pause biometric collection during peak summer. EU Trade & China: The EU starts charging a €3 fee on low-value parcels from Shein/Temu/AliExpress, targeting the de minimis loophole that helped cheap imports surge. EU Tech & Rules: Apple and the EU tech chief hold a “constructive” call over Siri AI’s EU launch, with the standoff tied to Digital Markets Act compliance. Ireland Presidency Prep: Ireland’s EU Council presidency kicks off in Dublin, with a focus on competitiveness, security and enlargement, and a key behind-the-scenes role for its permanent representative in Brussels.