German Politics: AfD’s record win in Saxony-Anhalt (43.8%) rattled Berlin’s “firewall” politics, with protests in Magdeburg and fresh pressure on Chancellor Merz over coalition math and the party’s Russia-leaning, anti-immigration line. EU Security & Foreign Policy: Kaja Kallas warned that parties underestimating Russia’s “hybrid threats” could leave Europe unprepared, as EU documents also point to tighter returns/deportation planning for Syria. Migration & Borders: Spain escalates Ceuta/Melilla into a European issue, seeking more EU solidarity and stable representation in EU bodies, while UK politics harden: Britain will ban goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank. EU Social Policy: Macron urges an EU-wide ban on social media for under-15s after France’s constitutional court struck down a national bill. Trade & Industry: Brussels is set to push “Buy European” procurement rules to reduce dependence on China, while European metals groups protest tougher, consistent rules for imported steel. Arctic Deal: The EU pledges €200m to Greenland to counter US pressure over sovereignty claims. Culture & Tech: Macron also backed AI-era protections for cinema at the Lumière summit, as EU probes OpenAI-linked “rogue agents.”