EU Rule of Law & Enlargement: The Commission’s 2026 rule-of-law report says progress is broadly positive, but uneven across Eastern and Central Europe, while talks with Albania, Montenegro, Moldova and Ukraine keep enlargement momentum alive. Semiconductors & Industrial Policy: The EU’s Chips Act is framed as a security-minded push, but critics warn it must create real demand and scaling, not just funding. Aerospace Subsidies Clash: Boeing asks the US to demand transparency over a €3bn EU-backed Airbus loan, reigniting subsidy concerns despite a truce. Media M&A: The EU clears Paramount’s $111bn Warner Bros. Discovery bid, with remedies including ending a Universal distribution partnership. Migration & Labour Markets: Poland and Hungary tighten non-EU worker rules, a move backed by voters but flagged as risky for growth and tax bases. Digital Identity: The EU Digital Identity Wallet is set for 2027, aiming to let citizens store and share documents securely across borders. Energy & Trade Diplomacy: Germany and Nigeria deepen cooperation on renewables, digital innovation and electricity access to 2030. Aviation Connectivity: Air France and Cyprus Airways launch a Paris–Larnaca codeshare to boost year-round links. Regulation & Tech: France bans social media for under-15s but removes key enforcement mechanics, shifting verification responsibilities. Business Finance: AMPYR Distributed Energy secures €170m debt facilities to expand European renewables and storage.