UK–EU Brexit U-turn: Labour PM Andy Burnham says Britain should consider “all options” for its long-term EU ties, including “going all the way” to rejoin the bloc, reopening a divisive debate as critics warn it could mean free movement and a second referendum. French-Spanish welcome: Emmanuel Macron and Pedro Sánchez respond with “welcome back” messaging, while Brussels says it’s for London to set out its path. EU budget pressure: Italy’s Giorgia Meloni urges more fiscal flexibility at EU level to cushion rising inflation from energy prices, pushing the issue to ECOFIN and the EU Council. Ukraine funding squeeze: Le Monde reports EU discussions on Ukraine’s next needs are struggling as Kyiv seeks an extra €69bn for 2027, with Brussels facing budget-cut demands. First-responder comms upgrade: The Commission proposes an EU Critical Communication System using European tech plus broadband and satellite backup, aiming for cross-border secure real-time links. Cyber risk at work: A Eurobarometer survey finds three in four EU employees faced suspicious cyber threats, with phishing the most common. Trade and industry: EU and the US plus others coordinate against excess steel capacity; the EU also backs a two-year ban on Brazilian beef over hormone concerns. Migration enforcement: Greece-led “return hubs” for rejected migrants are planned to start in 2H 2027, with Rwanda among potential host options.