Migration Tensions: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Europe faces a migration “invasion” as the EU prepares tougher deportation rules, citing low exit rates and fears of another crisis. Security & Drones: Ukraine-Russia drone incidents near EU borders are rising, with leaders worried about spillover. Geopolitics & Markets: European stocks stayed subdued as Iran-US tensions flared and investors watched upcoming U.S. inflation data. Defense Industry Shock: France and Germany have scrapped the FCAS fighter-jet part of a €100bn-plus program, deepening Europe’s rearmament fault line. Public Opinion: Only 11% of Europeans see the U.S. as an ally, while majorities back higher defense spending and more European-made weapons. Climate Watch: Copernicus says Europe saw its second-hottest May on record, with an early heatwave pushing “new normal” extremes. Health & Safety: EFSA lowered tolerable limits for dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs, finding dietary exposure exceeds the new threshold across age groups. Tech & Regulation: The ECB ordered Revolut to fix “deficiencies” in how it launches products across Europe. Crypto Sanctions: The EU’s 21st Russia package proposes a mechanism that could ban crypto-asset services from third countries aiding evasion, while Russia retaliated with fees on USDT/USDC. Space Milestone: Italy’s Luca Parmitano is set to fly on NASA’s Artemis III as the first European in the mission.