EU Sanctions & Russia Evasion: The EU’s 21st Russia package targets the A7 crypto network linked to Ilan Shor and Inter RAO’s Cuciurgan Power Plant, while extending a trading ban on 14 crypto platforms tied to Georgia and other jurisdictions and adding a tool for blanket bans on third-country crypto services used to dodge sanctions. Big Tech vs Brussels: The European Commission fined Google €890m under the Digital Markets Act for search and Play Store practices, as Trump escalates with a Section 301 probe and threatens “substantial” tariffs over the fines. US–EU Trade Tensions: Washington also rolled out broader Section 301 tariffs tied to forced-labour claims, setting up fresh legal fights and uncertainty for exporters. Airline Ownership Rules: The EU plans tighter scrutiny of airline ownership ahead of easyJet takeover bids, aiming to ensure foreign investors don’t gain full control. Euro Banknotes: The ECB is moving toward a public vote on new euro banknote designs, with Europeans invited to choose the next look. Moldova–EU Integration: Moldova’s parliament advanced laws to recognize EU medical qualifications and align financial market rules with EU standards. EU–Iran Rights Sanctions: The EU sanctioned Iranian judges and a cyber figure over alleged repression, while Iran urged Europe to condemn US strikes. China Retaliation: China added 14 EU entities to its export control list in response to EU Russia sanctions, hitting firms including Rheinmetall. Wildfire Response: The EU deployed firefighting aircraft to Spain and France as wildfires intensify.