Media & M&A: RTL Group has officially completed its €68m cash-free, debt-free acquisition of Sky Deutschland, bringing together operations in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and customer relationships in Luxembourg, Liechtenstein and South Tyrol; RTL expects €250m in annual synergies within three years. Trade Talks: Mercosur and Canada advanced free-trade agreement talks in Toronto, with technical sessions covering goods, services, financial services, rules of origin, IP and safeguards, and a goal to finalize in the first half of 2026. Border Tech & Travel: The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is now fully operational across Schengen, with ETIAS still expected later; the rollout is already linked to longer airport processing times. IP & Innovation: Moldova joined the European Patent Organisation as its 40th member, meaning European patent applications will automatically include Moldova from 1 June. Sports Rights: Sky Deutschland extended its ATP Tour broadcasting deal through 2033, keeping exclusive live tennis rights across DACH plus Luxembourg, Liechtenstein and South Tyrol. Health & Pharma: AbbVie’s VENCLYXTO label was expanded by the European Commission to cover additional first-line CLL combinations, including across EU states plus Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein. Green Funding: Poland signed a €160m climate and energy programme under Norwegian and EEA Grants, with Liechtenstein and Iceland among the partners.