EU Cyber Resilience Act: A 24-hour vulnerability reporting deadline under the new EU Cyber Resilience Act reporting clock has gone live, with firms facing fast early warnings and steep penalties for late or incomplete updates. EU Borders & Migration: Nine Schengen countries, including France and Portugal, have told Brussels they’re not ready for full Entry/Exit System biometric checks, pushing enforcement delays to keep border flow moving. Arctic Security: EU leaders gathered in Finland to press for a stronger, more strategic Arctic role as Russia rebuilds military capacity and China’s interest grows. AI & Markets: European stocks slid as AI CEOs urged a slowdown in AI development, rattling chip and memory names. Tech Sovereignty: Digital rights groups urged the EU to challenge Canada’s Bill C-22, warning it could undermine end-to-end encryption and pull European companies into surveillance demands. Israel Settlements Trade Bans: France and Canada joined the UK in banning goods from illegal Israeli settlements, targeting companies and services tied to settlement expansion. Health & Environment: A study at the European Respiratory Society found microplastics in 66% of lung cancer patients’ lung fluid samples, raising new questions about exposure and risk. Energy Transition: Volkswagen’s “Mission Efficiency” EV prototype hit record consumption on a long drive, while Serbia inaugurated the Čibuk 2 wind farm, boosting Western Balkans clean power capacity.