EU Security & Russia: Germany says Russia was behind the explosive drone attempt at Leipzig/Halle Airport, prompting new sanctions and moves like closing the Russian consulate in Bonn and ending the “Russian House” lease in Berlin; EU foreign ministers are also pushing for tighter restrictions on Russians linked to the attacks. EU Foreign-Policy Reform: 11 EU countries, including Romania, back changing foreign-policy voting rules so one state can’t block decisions via veto, after years of Hungary-style obstruction. Cybercrime Crackdown: The Sality peer-to-peer botnet—active since 2003—was disrupted in a coordinated operation involving the US, Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania, cutting off thousands of infected computers. Romania & EU Funding: Romania says it has drawn over 90% of NRRP non-repayable funds and more than 95% of loans, but warns political deadlocks and missed wage-law milestones hurt absorption. Regional Security: Romania’s president highlights Bucharest’s role in Eastern Flank security and points to next-year start for Neptun Deep gas exploitation. Education Policy: Romania’s Senate Education Committee backs scrapping an extra high-school entrance exam.