EU Energy Policy: The European Commission is moving to cut power taxes for energy-intensive industries as it pushes a faster shift from oil and gas to homegrown renewables, arguing rising bills reflect both volatile prices and higher system costs. EU Tech Regulation: Meta has scored a rare win at the EU’s General Court, which said the Commission’s Digital Markets Act move to regulate Facebook Marketplace lacked sufficient reasoning, though Messenger remains in scope. Armenia Vote: Armenia’s parliamentary election is under way, with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s pro-EU path backed in polls even as Russia warns against electing “pro-European forces.” China and AI Supply Chains: A new report highlights how China’s optical modules and chip supply chains are underpinning global AI growth, with exports and orders surging. Security and Migration Rhetoric: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told D-Day crowds in France that Europe faces an “invasion” of dangerous ideologies tied to migration, echoing wider US pressure on European border policy. Aviation Disruption: IATA warns Europe’s airport chaos could worsen this summer as border checks and systems slow passenger processing. Environment & Biodiversity: UNESCO has designated Lake Shkodra a Biosphere Reserve, boosting protection for a key bird migration corridor in the Balkans. Sports (World Cup build-up): Germany beat the US 2-1 in the final warm-up, with Antonee Robinson equalising before Leroy Sané sealed it.