EU Sanctions Push: Kaja Kallas unveiled the EU’s 21st Russia package, targeting banks, drone makers, oil traders and crypto operators in third countries, plus a proposed ban on entry for former Russian combatants. Migration Reform Clash: A US defence chief warned Europe faces “invasion” pressures as the EU rolls out tougher asylum and deportation rules; EU data still shows only a minority of ordered departures happen. Meta vs EU Antitrust: The Commission ordered Meta to restore free access to WhatsApp for rival AI chatbots while its probe continues, raising the stakes for platform power in Europe’s fast-moving AI market. Defence Industrial Reset: After Germany and France ended their joint fighter-jet effort, Airbus-led partners floated a new European fighter concept, keeping industrial autonomy on the agenda. Climate Extremes: Copernicus said May was the world’s second-hottest on record, with an early heatwave hitting Western Europe and pushing “new normal” risks. Armenia’s Pro-West Turn: Pashinyan’s Civil Contract won parliamentary elections, while EU-linked observers and EU officials urged respect for results amid claims of interference. Tech Sovereignty: The Commission proposed Chips Act 2.0 to boost demand for European chips and cut dependencies as it updates its wider AI and cloud push. Spain Political Pressure: Vox questioned Justice minister Félix Bolaños over alleged judicial plots as PP grilled Defence chief Margarita Robles in Congress.