Daily brief
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that Europe could be 'swept away' within five years without urgent reforms. He cited economic pressure from China and political instability in the United States as dual crises. Macron urged the EU to use tensions with the U.S. as a catalyst for change and suggested renewing dialogue with Russia over the war in Ukraine.
The EU Parliament has lifted the immunity of AfD politician Petr Bystron.
EU politicians are pushing for a European investigation into the Epstein case.
The EU has adopted Italy's migrant strategy, according to Italian official Nicola Procaccini.
The EU has issued a warning to Israel about what it stands to lose if it proceeds with annexation in the West Bank (ongoing coverage).