EU Kids Act: The European Commission is set to propose a minimum age for social media, video platforms, online games and AI chat services, with access tied to age checks and “safe by design” rules, as EU leaders push back against concerns over children’s mental health. Migration & borders: Brussels is weighing tougher migration steps after the Ceuta influx, including possible temporary suspension of asylum processing during sudden large-scale arrivals and a bigger role for Frontex. Russia sanctions deadlock: EU capitals have delayed renewing Russia’s “black list” sanctions for another week after France and Slovakia pressed to delist oligarch Alisher Usmanov, while most states resist amid ongoing strikes. Ukraine war risk: A Russian drone hit a Ukrainian train near the Poland border shortly after senior European officials traveled the same rail line, prompting evacuations. Arctic push: European leaders are urging the EU to boost Arctic presence and security, including more funding and icebreaker capacity, as Russia expands its posture. Turkey crackdown: Turkish authorities detained dozens in nationwide LGBTQ raids tied to a “family values” operation. EU enlargement friction: Croatia is squeezing Montenegro’s EU bid by blocking a key transport chapter over unresolved disputes. Canada-EU ties: The European Parliament will open an Ottawa antenna office ahead of Mark Carney’s address, signaling deeper EU-Canada parliamentary cooperation.