EU State of the Union: Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to outline priorities in Strasbourg, with focus on AI, climate fallout from wildfires, child online protection, Ukraine, Middle East conflicts and trade tensions. Child online safety: The EU is moving toward a sweeping “EU Kids Act” that would restrict under-15s’ access to social media, video platforms, AI chatbots and even online games, with age checks and parental controls for younger teens. Serbia and EU accession: MEPs across groups condemned the glorification of Ratko Mladić after his funeral, warning it clashes with EU values and could jeopardize Serbia’s path to membership. Russia hybrid pressure: Kaja Kallas urged the EU to raise the “cost” on Russia, including tighter visa controls, after incidents involving drones and flares near NATO territory. Canada-EU talks: Mark Carney says visa arrangements could be renegotiated as part of a “unique alliance,” alongside energy, critical minerals and AI, with key talks planned in October. Middle East trade: Rights groups and MEPs renewed calls for an EU ban on trade with Israeli settlements, ahead of von der Leyen’s speech. Energy regulation capacity: The Commission launched an Energy Regulation Academy to help national authorities implement electricity market reforms faster.