Vatican Energy Push: Pope Leo XIV has formally set up the Fratello Sole Foundation to build and run an agrivoltaic solar project at the Vatican’s Santa Maria di Galeria site, aimed at powering Vatican Radio transmission and moving toward full energy self-sufficiency. EU Governance & Fiscal Planning: The European Commission adopted the 2026 European Semester Spring Package, steering member states toward competitiveness, skills, housing crisis action, and fiscal sustainability amid energy and security pressures. Migration & Rights Debate: EU migration policy is moving toward more deportations and overseas detention centres, drawing fresh criticism from rights groups. Italy-Linked Security & Tech: Anthropic expanded its Project Glasswing AI cybersecurity program to about 150 new organisations across 15+ countries, including Italy, after early partners reported thousands of high-severity vulnerabilities. Energy Markets: Azerbaijan’s Absheron gas deal with Turkey (33bn cubic metres over 15 years from 2029) is positioned as a financing unlock for full-scale development. Sports & Public Life: Princess of Wales made an unannounced appearance at a Cancer Research UK reception in London, highlighting the charity’s 125th anniversary.