Kosovo–EU Track: The European Parliament backs Kosovo’s EU path but warns reforms must speed up and progress in talks with Serbia is essential, with EU funds potentially at risk if the political crisis delays targets. Western Balkans Crime & Money Laundering: A new report says lawyers, notaries and other professionals are enabling money laundering across the Western Balkans, pointing to weak enforcement, cash-heavy activity and real estate as a key channel. Kosovo Energy Security: Kosovo is urged to join US-backed gas projects to avoid being left behind as neighbours push ahead on LNG links, amid concerns over ageing coal and costly electricity imports. Drone Defence Boom: Airport drone incursions are driving rapid growth in counter-drone radars, jammers and defensive systems, with demand rising across Europe’s civil infrastructure. Poland–Germany Defence Reset: Germany and Poland sign a new defence agreement to strengthen the eastern flank and Baltic protection as uncertainty over US engagement grows. Slovakia Politics & Fiscal Pressure: Robert Fico faces a confidence vote tied to debt rules, as Brussels keeps scrutiny on deficits and the government’s direction remains contested. Eurozone Housing Costs: ECB data show a big mortgage-rate divide: Malta is cheapest (2.08%) while Latvia is highest (4.18%), highlighting uneven borrowing costs across Europe. Heat & Storms in Spain: Spain braces for an intense heat episode that could become its first summer heatwave, followed by storms and heavy downpours in parts of the north and east. Archaeology: A rare Anglo-Saxon copper-alloy die stamp found in Kent could shed light on where helmets like Sutton Hoo’s were made.