EU Migration Pact: The EU’s asylum and migration overhaul entered into force on 12 June, aiming for faster, more harmonised procedures—while critics warn it won’t curb irregular arrivals and will keep fuelling political fights. EU–China Tech Tensions: China abruptly cancelled planned EU high-level meetings in Beijing, including a digital policy dialogue, underlining strain over AI governance, data rules and cross-border tech transfers. AI Model Access: The European Commission is seeking more information on Anthropic’s Mythos and pushing for access for the bloc, as cybersecurity concerns grow. Defence Tech Shock: The Franco-German FCAS fighter jet effort was effectively derailed, raising questions about Europe’s next steps for advanced military tech and “combat cloud” plans. Hydrogen Storage Push: Europe launched HyCavern, a 15-partner project to develop safer, scalable underground hydrogen storage using lined rock caverns. Healthcare Breakthrough (Spain): Spain’s 12 de Octubre Hospital completed the first simultaneous en bloc intestine-and-pancreas transplant, a major step for complex intestinal failure cases. Space Test Startup (India): Red Balloon Aerospace hit a milestone with India’s first private super-pressure balloon launch, betting high-altitude balloons can de-risk human spaceflight hardware. Energy Trade Policy: The EU tightened rules to make it harder to pause carbon import fees, aiming to protect industry while pushing greener investment. Diplomacy & Innovation (India–Europe): PM Modi begins a France–Slovakia trip for G7 and VivaTech, including inaugurating “Bharat Innovates” with Macron.