EU Trade & Humanitarian Law: EU foreign ministers are set to debate options for banning imports from illegal Israeli settlements, but decisions are stalled by political divisions as Gaza and West Bank violence intensify. EU Digital Rules & Big Tech: The EU is moving to revive “chat control” and has also targeted Meta’s “addictive” Instagram/Facebook designs under the DSA, while lawmakers push for more enforcement and probes. EU Courts & Politics: Spain’s controversial Catalan amnesty faces an EU top-court ruling on 16 July, with questions over whether the 2024 pardon breaches EU law. Moldova EU Path: President Maia Sandu has nominated financier Vasile Tofan as prime minister, pitching EU accession by end-2028 and a business-first agenda. Climate & Food Prices: Economists warn a “super” El Niño could drive a global food price shock lasting into 2028, adding to “climateflation” pressures. China-EU Trade: Chinese auto shipments to the EU are surging but may be nearing a peak as Brussels prepares further trade-defence steps, including scrutiny of PHEVs. Security & Migration: Ireland’s asylum fast-track system is rejecting most applicants under the EU migration pact, tightening incentives and flows. Sports Governance: European lawmakers demand a probe into FIFA after the Balogun disciplinary reversal amid claims of political interference. Culture Funding: The Venice Biennale faces possible EU funding cuts over Russia’s return to the event.