Ukraine Solidarity Under Fire: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Kyiv as Russia struck again, damaging the Northern Bridge during drone attacks; Germany and Ukraine signed a $1.5bn deal for combat drones and energy-sector support. Diplomatic Defiance: Spain, Germany, and the EU ambassador said all EU embassies will keep operating in Kyiv despite Russian threats. EU Enlargement Push: Brussels is preparing a faster membership route for Albania, Montenegro, Ukraine and Moldova, while Germany urges speeding Ukraine’s accession and floats “associate membership.” Bosnia Election Fallout: Preliminary results point to key wins for Bosnia’s pro-EU figures, while Milorad Dodik’s nationalist camp claims victory and credits Trump and Putin. UK Rejoin Debate: Labour PM Andy Burnham reopens Brexit options, but Conservatives vow to cut £50k from new homes by scrapping net-zero building rules. EU Migration Rules: The EU lists safe origin countries including Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia, enabling faster asylum processing. Travel Tech: ETIAS is set to cost 20 euros for visa-free short stays, with Cubans affected mainly via second passports. Energy/Industry: Ineos opened the EU’s first offshore carbon storage facility in Denmark; Bulgaria targets a Rheinmetall plant within 30 months.