EU-China Trade: China’s commerce ministry says Beijing and Brussels are discussing a trade-and-investment consultation mechanism, warning it will “strike back” if the EU adds discriminatory trade restrictions. Capital Markets Push: The E6 (Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain) backs deeper capital-market supervision and steps toward a Capital Markets Union, aiming to reduce fragmentation and boost cross-border investment. Armenia Crossroads: Russia recalls its ambassador to Armenia over Yerevan’s EU rapprochement and warns Armenia can’t reconcile EU integration with Eurasian Economic Union membership. Ukraine Funding Pressure: Ukraine missed conditions for an EU €2.4bn tranche under the Ukraine Facility, citing reform and legislative gaps amid wartime strain. Bulgaria Fiscal Shock: Bulgaria faces an EU excessive deficit procedure after a new government claims prior numbers were “massaged” to enter the eurozone; funding could be frozen if targets slip. Germany Politics: Germany’s Free Democrats pick Wolfgang Kubicki as leader as the party tries to recover after election setbacks. Britain Energy & Housing: UK energy-policy debate heats up as critics warn of higher bills; meanwhile, plans for a “double-whammy” mansion tax premium for non-resident owners spark fears of investor flight. Infrastructure: Denmark and Germany begin immersing the first Fehmarnbelt tunnel section, a major rail-and-road link to cut travel times across northern Europe. Tech & Business: Meta reportedly plans an AI pendant for testing next year and a business subscription for wearables, while EU regulators weigh how to govern AI and privacy.