EU Online Safety Push: The Commission unveiled the EU KIDS Act, proposing tighter rules for children online: social media access under parental supervision from 13, account creation only at 15, plus limits on addictive features, profiling-based feeds, “infinite scroll,” and night-time notifications, with extra safeguards for AI chatbots and gaming. Canada-EU “Associate Member” Plan: Mark Carney backed the EU’s bid to create a new “associate member” status for Canada, pitching an “alliance for the future” on trade, defense, critical minerals and education (including Erasmus+), while Donald Trump warned of “hostile” intent and threatened heavy tariffs. Ukraine Aid and Air Defence: Von der Leyen said the EU will disburse €3.3bn for missiles and drones after a call with Zelensky, as the US prepares to approve 10 Patriot interceptors from Germany. Russia Escalation Warnings: Italy’s Meloni warned of Putin seeking escalation; Poland’s Tusk warned Russia may target countries supporting Ukraine with missile strikes. Romania Political Reset: President Nicușor Dan nominated liberal MEP Siegfried Mureșan as prime minister despite no clear parliamentary majority, aiming to end a prolonged crisis. Energy Market Politics: Ireland’s EU presidency kept electricity tax rules aligned with gas despite protests, while the central bank’s Makhlouf urged faster single-market completion.