Energy Tax Shift: The EU is moving to cut power bills by lowering taxes on clean energy as it admits rising costs also come from system upgrades needed for electrification. Kosovo Politics: Kosovo heads to a third election in 18 months after parties failed to agree on a new president, with the EU and NATO path at stake. Armenia Vote: Armenia’s parliamentary election is seen as a referendum on the country’s pro-EU pivot versus staying close to Russia. Brexit EV Tariffs: UK carmakers are pressing the EU to delay Brexit EV tariff rules again, saying battery “made in Europe” targets won’t be met. EU Tech Oversight: Meta scores a rare win in EU court over DMA rules for Facebook Marketplace, while Messenger remains covered. Cyprus Energy & Compliance: Cyprus faces EU legal action over missing aviation fuel penalty rules, while a JRC report says heating and cooling drive most household energy use and heat pumps could slash consumption. EU Visa Pressure on Russians: 11 countries demand tighter Schengen visa issuance for Russians amid rising tourist permits. Open Source Push: The EU’s tech sovereignty package gets a boost from the Open Source Initiative, praising procurement reforms aimed at vendor independence. Lebanon-Israel Diplomacy: Kaja Kallas urges Lebanon and Israel to end hostilities and back state control of weapons, with EU support for the Lebanese Army. Trade Watch: Morocco’s agro-food surplus with the EU widened in early 2026, even as EU exports to Morocco fell.