Albania EU Accession Risk: Albania reportedly suspended a Kushner-linked luxury island resort after an EU warning that the project could derail its EU path, with protests (“Flamingo Revolution”) continuing and the European Commission warning about possible breaches of environmental rules tied to Chapter 27. Defence Industry Shock: France and Germany scrapped the €100bn FCAS next-generation fighter jet after months of Airbus–Dassault deadlock; they’ll keep developing the drone and data network elements instead. Montenegro–EU Cooperation: Bosnia and Montenegro leaders met in Sarajevo, highlighting plans for economy, infrastructure, energy and tourism cooperation, including the Foča–Hum road loan proposal. EU Enlargement Push: At the EU–Western Balkans summit in Montenegro, Macron and Merz backed faster accession steps, including gradual single-market access tied to meeting criteria. Tourism & Connectivity: Jet2 launched flights and holidays to Tivat from Leeds Bradford for Summer 2027, adding another direct link to Montenegro. Ocean Monitoring: The Ocean Race released preliminary results from seawater sampling in Montenegro’s Boka Bay, using environmental DNA to track marine biodiversity and invasive-species risks. Workplace Rules (EU): The EU Pay Transparency Directive transposition deadline passed, leaving many employers to prepare for uneven national implementation.