Ukraine Air Defence Push: After a Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih killed at least 16, Macron said France will accelerate interceptor missile deliveries and provide licences for missile production, with Zelensky calling air defence the top priority. EU Sanctions and Israel: Germany’s foreign minister said EU sanctions on Israel remain possible after Ben-Gvir’s remarks, while EU leaders and former diplomats renewed calls to uphold international law and curb West Bank settlement plans. Energy Tax Fight: Finance ministers from six EU states renewed pressure for an EU-wide excess profit tax on oil companies as fuel costs bite. Migration Row in the EU: Spain refused to take part in bilateral Dublin returns to Italy, escalating a wider dispute over who should process asylum claims. Berlin Pride Law Reform: Germany’s justice minister backed constitutional changes to ban discrimination on sexual identity after the Berlin Pride Islamist attack. Barcelona Anti-Fascism vs “Save Europe Act”: Police separated rival crowds as far-right “mass remigration” messaging drew hate-crime concerns, with the city sending material to prosecutors. FIFA Governance Drama: Infantino attended a Caribbean youth tournament despite a Concacaf request to stay away amid FIFA Forward Enterprise fallout. EU Fraud Watch: Bulgaria’s EPPO charged a vineyard owner over false claims to obtain nearly €350,000 in EU vineyard funding. Germany LGBT+ Protections: Constitutional protections for LGBT+ people are being debated following the Pride attack.