EU-Sudan Chemical Weapons: The European Commission is urged to act over new allegations that Sudanese Armed Forces developed and used chlorine weapons, with calls for financial and other measures after fresh internal material and Sudan’s denial. EU-India Trade: The Commission has sent the India-EU free trade deal to the EU Council for approval, aiming to cut tariffs on 96% of EU goods and save about €4bn a year, with Parliament consent still needed. Ukraine Defence Funding: Brussels approved a €6.1bn Ukraine defence package, including support for Patriot interceptors and drones, as Russia warns European troop deployment would mean war. West Bank Settlements: The EU reiterated that West Bank settlements are illegal under international law after Kaja Kallas drew a Crimea-style comparison, sparking sharp Israeli pushback. AI Governance: The EU warned tech firms to keep powerful AI models “under control” after hacks involving autonomous AI agents, pointing to enforcement under the AI Act. Markets & Energy: European shares edged up but looked set for a weak week as bond yields rise and oil stays above $100; EV demand growth remains led by Europe. Politics in Georgia & Germany: Pro-European protests in Georgia hit 653 days amid opposition leader detention, while Germany’s far-right AfD seeks momentum after an eastern state win. Crypto & Finance: Bitcoin Suisse plans to cut up to half its Swiss staff as it pivots to wealth management; Tether helped the US DOJ restrain $52m tied to a crypto scam network.