EU–China Trade Tensions: Beijing warns it may retaliate over EU tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar and steel, as Brussels tries to protect European industry while the bloc weighs how hard to push confrontation. EU Film Culture: The European Film Academy launches a new Community Award, naming Beki Probst, Marin Karmitz and Sandra den Hamer for long-running contributions to European cinema. EU Budget Fight: Germany’s Friedrich Merz leads six countries threatening to block the next EU budget unless spending priorities shift, setting up a tense run-up to major elections. Syria Partnership: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says the bloc wants to “upgrade” its partnership with Syria, but stresses trust, rule of law and women’s participation. Spain Housing Crackdown: After protests over the eviction of an 87-year-old, Spain approves new measures to curb evictions and speculative fund buying. Art & Security: A London artist says 250 works were stolen in Marseille and she tracked them via police and undercover buys. Culture & Music: Choral and classical events keep rolling—plus Seoul’s festivals and a Korean film debate show how history on screen sparks real-world controversy. Fashion Retail: Kiehl’s opens a European flagship in London’s Carnaby Street with interactive skin analysis and a creator-focused studio.