EU-Canada Pivot: Mark Carney drew a standing ovation at the European Parliament, backing the EU’s proposed “associate member” status and warning that “no one is going to dictate” Canada’s deals as Ursula von der Leyen pushes a deeper partnership. Robotaxis & Mobility Industry: Lucid and Bolt struck a plan to deploy at least 25,000 autonomous robotaxis across Europe, betting on a large-scale rollout using Lucid’s next platform. EU Security Architecture: Von der Leyen’s State of the Union floated a European Security Council outside NATO structures, including partners like Canada, as NATO chief Mark Rutte warned of a potential “two-theatre” threat. Russia-Ukraine Financial Fight: Russia’s central bank launched a legal challenge at the EU General Court over sanctions tied to frozen sovereign reserves, targeting the EU’s “aggressor pays” approach. Health Alert: A rare malaria outbreak linked to a mosquito trapped on a plane at Frankfurt Airport has now killed a third person, prompting containment efforts. Kids Online Safety: The EU’s Kids Act push gained fresh public reaction as the bloc moves toward stricter limits on children’s social media access. Court Ruling: The EU Court said Estonia’s €4,100 election candidate deposit is excessive and can deter low-income candidates. Markets: European stocks rose after the Fed hike as oil slipped and yields steadied.