Serbia Politics: Aleksandar Vučić has resigned as president to run for prime minister in snap parliamentary elections on October 25, ending his final term and setting up a new interim presidency. EU Energy Security: The European Commission is preparing a reform to unify gas and electricity crisis rules, allowing Brussels to order demand cuts and, in extreme cases, selective blackouts during declared alerts. UK Brexit Debate: London Mayor Sadiq Khan urged Andy Burnham to start “heavy lifting” for rejoining the EU now, warning against a last-minute manifesto pitch. Israel-West Bank Tensions: Israel has given Dutch diplomats in Ramallah seven days to return diplomatic documents after the Netherlands banned trade in settlement goods. EU Justice Cooperation: Eurojust and the EU’s justice ministry signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen judicial cooperation. Humanitarian/Health: EU-backed health support in Nigeria’s Kwara State reached 35,796 people, with referrals and free access to care. Immigration System Glitch: Reports say Europe’s new entry-exit system has caused false overstay accusations when exits weren’t recorded. LGTBI+ Rights in Spain: Cantabria groups criticized Parliament for processing the LGTBI+ council law without listening to affected organisations. PACE Focus: Ukraine’s delegation says veteran support, ECtHR compliance by Russia, and journalist protection will be key at the Strasbourg session. EU Industrial Policy: Brussels set final terms for a €1bn industrial heat auction, funded via ETS revenues.