Ukraine War & German Support: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv for an unannounced show of backing as Russia intensifies strikes; soon after his arrival, a drone hit the Northern Bridge, damaging the roadway and nearby heating infrastructure. Military Aid & Industry: Berlin says it will deliver €1bn in military aid plus €350m to repair energy infrastructure, alongside plans to advance joint drone production and long-range weapons cooperation. France Education Crisis: France closed hundreds of schools as student protests spread nationwide; police detained nearly 1,950 people and reported hundreds of injuries, with the next test expected as CGT urges wider action. France Budget Pressure: The government unveiled a €54bn adjustment plan for 2027, aiming to cut the deficit to 5% of GDP as public debt climbs to 121.7%. France Road Safety: France is rolling out nationwide administrative licence suspensions for using a hand-held phone while driving. Spain Housing Unrest & Weather: Tens of thousands protested across Spain over housing costs after tenant protections were rejected, while severe storms flooded parts of Catalonia and other regions, killing at least one person. Türkiye–France Defence: Ankara and Paris signed a defence cooperation roadmap to deepen military and industry ties. Maritime Incident: A tanker and two cargo ships collided off Norway; one vessel is Dutch, and no injuries were reported.