Kushner Island or EU membership? Albania might have to choose one soon. The European Commission has warned that the luxury resort project in Vjosa-Narta risks undermining the country's accession process. @maredgwyn.bsky.social reports.

Dubravka Šuica speaks out: "We are not in line with some of the Board of Peace's rules of procedure, with the scope and with different issues, so we are not members." But she doesn't rule out attending future meetings, she tells @maredgwyn.bsky.social.

Backlash in Brussels: Commissioner Dubravka Šuica is under fire for her decision to attend the first formal gathering of the Board of Peace. France, Belgium, Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Portugal are among those who have raised objections. Story with Maia de la Baume and @maredgwyn.bsky.social.

European Commissioner Dubravka Šuica is expected to attend the first formal gathering of Donald Trump's Board of Peace as an "observer", despite unresolved concerns over the board's mandate, scope and compatibility with the UN system. @maredgwyn.bsky.social and @eleonoravasques.bsky.social report.

The European Commission warns Spain: imposing additional obligations on digital platforms falls under the Digital Services Act, not national law. "There is no need to step on the shoes of the DSA," a Commission spokesperson said. @maredgwyn.bsky.social reports.

To join or not to join? That’s the pressing question facing European leaders after being invited to Donald Trump’s Board of Peace. Story with @maredgwyn.bsky.social

Dmytro Kuleba warns against capping the size of the Ukrainian army. "We will pave the road to hell with good intentions of satisfying the Russians. And capping the army is the most prominent example of that effort," Kuleba told @maredgwyn.bsky.social.

Starmer will join the 27 EU leaders in Brussels today - the first time a UK PM does so since the Brexit withdrawal in 2020. Diplomats suggest EU could make 'reset' in security & economic ties dependent on continued access to UK waters for EU fishers. www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...

Why has the EU been dragged into the conflict in Congo? The answer lies with the memorandum it signed with Rwanda to cooperate on strategic raw materials, which critics say is fuelling the violence and making the bloc complicit. Must-read explainer by @maredgwyn.bsky.social

Israel cancels minister's Brussels trip citing security threats, after hostages' relatives protested against plans for him to speak at a EU Parliament event. That event has now been called off. I spoke to the organisers & to those who spearheaded calls for minister Chikli's invite to be withdrawn⬇️

NEW: Ex-EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders and his wife drew attention from money laundering authorities when they splurged a combined €50,000 on lottery tickets in a single year — often buying them from the same store. www.euronews.com/my-europe/20... @maredgwyn.bsky.social

NEW: Lottery reveals details about Reynders' alleged scheme in doc seen by @jackschickler.bsky.social & myself Large amount of e-ticket sales detected in 1 store in 2021 & traced to 2 accounts believed to be linked to Reynders. Prosecutor was first notified in 2022 www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...