EU Migration & Asylum: Amnesty International’s allegations over a Libyan crackdown put fresh legal pressure on the EU’s migration strategy, raising the question of how far Brussels can control abuse when enforcement is outsourced. EU Digital & Social Policy: Malta’s MEP Roberta Metsola and Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin backed “concrete proposals” to restrict social media access for under-16s across the EU. EU Infrastructure Security: The European Commission is funding €5.8m for the first Regional Cable Hubs (Baltic and Mediterranean) and launching a €40m call to boost submarine cable repair capacity, with Malta in the Mediterranean hub network. Local Governance & Accountability: The Shift reports KM Malta Airlines still hasn’t published its first audited accounts months after an extension, despite taxpayers already covering over €400m. Tourism & Public Space: Moviment Graffitti released footage alleging Malta Tourism Authority officials ordered people off a public beach area in Comino’s Blue Lagoon, spotlighting access and enforcement disputes. Sports & Identity: A Malta-linked football debate resurfaced around players refusing to celebrate goals against countries tied to their heritage. Church & Humanitarian Aid: Malta’s Order of Malta is involved in new Gaza healthcare efforts as senior Jerusalem church leaders visit and open clinics.