Tate Case Update: Romanian prosecutors have formally indicted Andrew Tate in absentia on charges tied to trafficking minors, sex with a minor, money laundering and witness tampering, with his brother Tristan charged for complicity; prosecutors allege a “loverboy” recruitment scheme, coercion to produce pornographic webcam content, and proceeds of about $1.25 million, while the brothers deny wrongdoing and remain in US custody amid extradition fights. EU Budget Fight: Senior EU officials meeting in Dublin pushed for new “own resources” and fresh Europe-wide taxes to fund the 2028–2034 budget, clashing with “frugal” states that doubt the revenue potential. Romania-US Ties: The US embassy in Bucharest announced the bilateral Social Security Agreement has entered into force, removing cross-border administrative barriers for workers and retirees. Aviation & Diplomacy: Air China launched a scheduled Beijing–Bucharest–Zagreb route, restoring regular China–Romania flights and giving Croatia its first direct China connection. Regional Security Training: Moldova, Romania and US personnel are taking part in Fire Shield 2026, with equipment movements planned on roads at night. EU Copyright Ruling (Romania-linked): The CJEU said short social-media posts can be protected by copyright if they reflect the author’s own creative choices, and clarified when newspapers may reuse them in reporting.