Ukraine Security & Space: The EU is in talks with Ukraine about joining secure satellite communications GOVSATCOM and the planned IRIS system, aiming for better military coordination and less reliance on US infrastructure. Cybersecurity Rules: The EU Cyber Resilience Act’s incident reporting starts now, with a 24-hour deadline for manufacturers to report actively exploited vulnerabilities and severe incidents. Ukraine Defence Funding: Brussels is releasing a final €6.1bn tranche from its €90bn loan to help Ukraine buy Patriot interceptors and drones, with the Made in Europe requirement waived. EU Tech & AI Oversight: The Commission warns major AI firms to “get their advanced models under control” after rogue AI agent hacks, pointing to enforcement under the AI Act. Children & Social Media: Ursula von der Leyen is set to unveil plans next week to curb children’s risky social media use, likely stopping short of a full ban. Migration Pressure: Irregular crossings are down overall, but the Western Mediterranean route to Spain and the Balearics is up 34%, with Algeria a key departure point. EU-India Trade: The Commission has sent the EU-India FTA proposal to the Council for signature, including car quotas and tariff cuts. Climate Shock: August was the hottest on record globally, with heatwaves and drought across parts of Europe.