Rule of Law in Armenia: A European Parliament member has formally asked the Commission whether it will raise the detention of opposition figure Avetik Chalabyan during Ursula von der Leyen’s Armenia visit, citing earlier rights concerns and demanding an assessment of Armenia’s democracy commitments. EU Governance: EFSA’s renewed Management Board has started a four-year mandate, with new strategic oversight roles for member states, EU institutions, and civil society. NATO Security Debate: Ahead of the Ankara summit, a leadership network commentary argues Europe can’t rely on higher arms spending alone; security also needs political cohesion and democratic legitimacy. Cross-border Social Rights: MEPs are set to give final approval to updated EU social security coordination rules to reduce gaps and confusion for people moving, working, or caring across borders. Spyware Oversight: A report says a European Parliament member investigating Pegasus abuses was targeted with Pegasus spyware, raising fresh alarm about intimidation of oversight. World Cup Discipline Row: UEFA blasted FIFA for letting U.S. forward Folarin Balogun play despite a red card, calling it an unprecedented breach of sporting rule clarity. Climate Risk: Scientists warn the Atlantic AMOC current may already be headed for collapse, with Europe’s climate impacts potentially locked in. Marine Protection: Environmental groups launch a legal push urging the Commission to act against member states allowing destructive fishing inside marine protected areas.