Platform Accountability: A German court orders Meta to remove fake Instagram/Facebook ads, pay damages, and disclose ad details after finding the company liable for third-party fraudulent posts using a financial portal’s trademarked branding. Political Fallout: Two German state elections are set to test Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s grip, with the far-right AfD aiming to siphon support and potentially trigger leadership shake-ups. MarCom & Trust: Cyprus MP Yiannis Laouris proposes banning outdoor billboards tied to foreign election campaigns after Israeli candidate Gadi Eisenkot’s ads sparked controversy. Media, Ads & Regulation: Disney+ enforces compulsory ads for all subscribers, effective immediately, adding a new pressure point for streaming marketing strategies. Travel Disruption: A strike by Belgium’s air-traffic control provider Skeyes cancels dozens of flights at Brussels South Charleroi, with EU passenger rights limited to rebooking/refunds and basic care. EU Policy Watch: France’s public debt is projected to hit the highest level since 1978, driven by a widening deficit—an issue that will shape future communications budgets and public-sector messaging. Health Marketing: EMA CHMP issues a positive opinion for Keytruda plus Padcev as perioperative treatment for muscle-invasive bladder cancer, moving the EU approval process forward.