EU-Moldova Summit: EU leaders in Brussels are pushing Moldova’s EU integration, tying progress to reforms on rule of law, rights and anti-organised crime, while outlining up to €1.9bn in support under a 2025–2027 Growth Plan and renewed focus on resilience against Russia’s hybrid threats. EU Budget Talks: Romania’s President Nicușor Dan says Bucharest wants the next EU multiannual budget as large as possible, arguing it would boost the country’s position in negotiations. Romania Government Crunch: Romania’s PM-designate Adrian Vestea asked parliament for a confidence vote, but his cabinet is seen as unlikely to pass without opposition far-right support. Germany Returns Deal: Germany has reached an agreement with the Taliban to speed deportations of convicted Afghan criminals, including charter flights, drawing criticism over risks for returnees. Brexit at 10 Years: Multiple reports mark a decade since the referendum, with fresh debate in the UK over economic damage, political fallout and whether ties can ever truly reset. EU–China Trade Pressure: EU leaders signalled a push for new tools to tackle China’s overcapacity and unfair trade practices, giving the Commission political cover for concrete proposals. India–EU Free Trade: India’s Piyush Goyal says the EU-India FTA is set for December signing, with implementation likely in Feb–March 2027. EU Pay Transparency: A look at the EU’s pay transparency directive finds uneven national rollout, with only a few countries fully implementing it. Greenwashing Complaint: Dutch consumer groups and allies filed an EU complaint alleging misleading climate claims by energy firms. NATO/EU-Russia 2030 Claim: A Russian deputy foreign minister says NATO and the EU are preparing for a clash with Russia around 2030, while Russia denies any plan to attack.