EU-Türkiye Reset: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and commissioners backed closer EU cooperation with Türkiye after Ankara talks, focusing on security, migration, energy and NATO planning. Romania’s EU Funding Push: Romania’s caretaker government cleared PNRR-linked laws to protect EU money and speed investment, while President Nicușor Dan warned of the risk of a junk credit downgrade. Ireland Takes EU Presidency: Ireland began its six-month EU Council Presidency with priorities on competitiveness, values and security, with Zelenskyy set to attend the opening ceremony in Dublin. Ukraine Defence Support: The EU released €3.9bn for Ukraine drone procurement under a defence support loan, as Kyiv also seeks more Peace Facility funding for military aid. Border System Under Strain: Airlines and airports urged the EU to suspend the new biometric border checks during peak summer, warning queues and delays are already overwhelming capacity. Heatwave Fallout: Europe’s record heat is hitting hospitals and infrastructure, with medics improvising cooling supplies and health services bracing for the next wave. EU Trade Rules on Low-Value Parcels: The EU ended duty-free entry for low-value imports, starting a €3 fee per customs category from July 1, targeting Shein/Temu-style cross-border e-commerce. EU Steel Shield: New EU steel quotas entered into force, prompting industry responses and concerns about how carbon and trade rules will affect competitiveness. China-EU Dialogue: China and the EU launched a trade and investment consultation mechanism to manage disputes through structured talks.