Sovereign AI Funding: France’s Mistral AI just raised €3bn in a Samsung-led round, valuing the European model maker at over €21bn and pushing “sovereign AI” from politics into a real investment theme. EU Digital Rules: The EU is moving toward tighter social media access for minors, with age checks planned—while rights groups warn it could clash with children’s freedoms and privacy. Big Tech Search Pressure: Google says it will degrade EU search results to comply with antitrust demands, a move it claims will hurt users and local businesses. Right to Repair Reality Check: A new review finds most smartphones sold in Europe still don’t provide proper repair info, exposing weak enforcement of EU repair rules. UK Airport Tech Failure: A NATS technical issue grounded flights across Britain, cancelling 1,000+ flights and stranding passengers for days. Korea–France Defense & Tech: South Korea and France signed 16 agreements, upgrading military secret-sharing and expanding cooperation in AI, semiconductors and defense. AI Infrastructure Push: Naver proposes an “AI factory” in Europe with France, aiming to use France’s energy base to supply industry-focused, data-sovereign AI. Education Scores: OECD PISA results show further declines in Europe’s literacy, maths and science, deepening concerns about long-running school performance gaps. Arctic Geopolitics: The EU is boosting Greenland ties with a €200m 2026–27 package plus more funding later, as Brussels competes with Washington for influence. Crime & Culture: Thieves broke into France’s Renoir museum, stealing multiple works and dropping one while fleeing.