EU Consumer Safety & Tech Rules: From July 7, new cars and vans sold in the EU must include a driver-facing infrared camera to warn against distraction, part of the bloc’s Vision Zero push. Big Tech Under Pressure: The European Commission has formally charged Meta over “addictive” Instagram and Facebook design, targeting infinite scroll, autoplay, notifications and personalized feeds, with potential huge fines. Health & Food Safety: A Sapienza University review finds pesticide residues in infant formula across 22 of 26 studies, with multiple chemical classes and other contaminants potentially coexisting. Climate & Emergencies: Western Europe logged its hottest June on record as heatwaves fuel deadly wildfires, including a fatal Spain blaze in Almeria. Trade & Industry: Chinese auto shipments to the EU are surging but may be nearing a peak as Brussels tightens trade defence and Germany shifts stance. Politics & Rights: The EU’s top court is set to rule on Spain’s Catalan amnesty legality, a major test for EU law and national politics. Security & Defence: NATO’s “missile summit” in Ankara signals new European production and deployments, including Germany’s move to buy Tomahawks. Migration & Family Life: Malta is still denying full family reunification rights to some non-EU migrants, with cases highlighting restrictive implementation. Culture & Funding: The Venice Biennale risks EU funding cuts after Russia’s pavilion returns, as Brussels ties culture money to democratic values. EU Governance: Cyprus is technically ready for Schengen, moving the decision to the political level.