EU Middle East Diplomacy: The EU warned Israel against expanding West Bank settlements, saying new funding and measures like outposts, land grabs and evictions further undermine a two-state solution. EU Climate & Industry: The European Commission unveiled an Electrification Action Plan and proposed an ETS overhaul, aiming to boost competitiveness and decarbonisation while softening the carbon cap and pushing more ETS revenue into clean industry. Tech Regulation & Privacy: EU lawmakers revived a “Chat Control” derogation letting platforms voluntarily scan messages for child sexual abuse material until 2028, drawing fresh privacy backlash. Big Tech & Competition: The EU ordered Google to open Android and share search data with AI rivals under digital rules, as regulators press Big Tech compliance. Cross-Border Travel Friction: Campaigners and travellers warned the EU’s Entry/Exit System could cause major problems for identical twins and is already slowing queues at airports. Russia Sanctions: EU talks on a new sanctions package hit a deadlock over a Greek LNG shipping exemption request, while Brussels also targeted Russian drone electronics suppliers after Kyiv strikes. EU Enlargement & Governance: Moldova opened accession negotiations on Cluster 6 and moved toward a new government amid corruption, energy and security pressures. Energy Security & Trade: France and Germany plan a joint roadmap by September to tackle China trade imbalances. Consumer Safety: EU customs changes are being flagged as a new opening for online scammers.