AI & Geopolitics: A Belgian diplomat says AI, semiconductors, data centres and energy are now strategic levers in Europe’s power race, arguing the EU still has assets to defend. EU AI Governance: European lawmakers push to regulate AI “without stifling innovation,” as Brussels tries to keep pace with fast-moving systems. Tokenised Finance: The ECB is advancing an integrated European market for tokenised assets, warning that incompatible platforms could deepen capital-market fragmentation. Cyber & Hybrid Threats: France’s domestic intelligence chief warns a Leipzig drone attack could signal more direct, violent hybrid attacks on critical infrastructure and strategic industries. Baltic Tensions: CIA director John Ratcliffe warned Moscow against escalating against NATO’s Baltic states. Defence Tech Timelines: Ukraine says its made-in-Europe missile defence system Freya may slip until late 2028, leaving reliance on US Patriot. Navigation Disruption: Poland reports widespread GPS/GNSS jamming linked to Baltic Sea electronic warfare. Science & Energy Research: European institutions join South Korea’s KSTAR fusion work to test long-pulse plasma in tungsten environments. Connectivity: France nears near-universal fibre access, with regulators citing strong investment and high take-up for 1 Gbit/s plans. Big Tech & Kids: Meta’s $18B child-safety settlement hinges on age-verification tech that still struggles. Food Labelling: EU lawmakers seek to expand the “veggie burger” labelling ban to more meat terms.