EU Tech Crackdown: The European Commission’s preliminary findings accuse Meta of breaching the Digital Services Act by designing Facebook and Instagram to keep users hooked, citing infinite scrolling, autoplay and recommendation systems; fines could reach up to 6% of global revenue. Russia Cyber Sanctions: The EU and UK launch their first joint cyber sanctions package, targeting Russia’s FSB-linked “Centre 16” and related networks over alleged attacks on critical infrastructure, plus new EU listings including VK and surveillance-linked firms. Sanctions Deadlock: EU foreign ministers still can’t agree on the 21st Russia sanctions package, with disputes over measures like a ban on former military personnel and limits on Russian LNG exports; Bulgaria says Patriarch Kirill was excluded from the draft. Children Online Rules: EU leaders move toward age-based limits on social media, with under-13s facing the strictest curbs and phased access for older teens, while Ireland’s government signals it may push for a higher under-16 threshold. Cyprus Mediation Rift: Turkish Cypriots reject the EU’s appointment of Raffaele Fitto as Cyprus envoy, calling it biased and provocative ahead of renewed talks. Gaza Recovery Funding: The EU-backed “Team Gaza Initiative” aims to coordinate about €900m–€1bn for early recovery, focusing on basic services and rebuilding. Border Pressure: Summer travel surges are stressing the EU’s Entry/Exit System, with airports reporting long queues and calls for more flexibility.