Germany-India Visa Move: Germany will scrap the Schengen airport transit visa (Type A) for Indian nationals from June 3, easing layovers and strengthening ties after Merz’s January visit. Ukraine-Poland Tensions: Ukraine’s FM Sybiha urged Poland to lower the temperature after a dispute over naming a Special Operations Forces unit “after the Heroes of the UPA,” saying it was not anti-Polish and warning escalation helps neither side. Germany Politics & Migration: Germany granted citizenship to a record 332,500 people in 2025 (+14%), with Syrians the largest group; meanwhile, discrimination complaints hit a new high as racism reports rose. EU Security Diplomacy: A German official said a “window” for Russia-Europe dialogue on Ukraine is slowly opening, with the E3 format expected to matter. Poland School Tech Ban: Poland’s government backed a bill to bar students under 16 from using phones and smartwatches during the school day, with exceptions for health and special needs. Hungary Governance: Hungary’s ruling Tisza submitted a bill to abolish Orban-era the Sovereignty Protection Office, a body critics say targeted opposition and journalists. Swiss World Cup Blow: Switzerland’s Breel Embolo can’t fly to the US as his ESTA is under review again, leaving his World Cup travel uncertain. Economy Watch (Germany): Destatis says employment stayed broadly stable in April, while services activity contracted again in May as costs and demand stayed weak. Sports (Central Europe): Czechia shone on Day 2 of the FIBA 3x3 World Cup in Warsaw; Nigeria’s Super Eagles camp in Poland welcomed Basel’s Otele ahead of the friendly vs Poland.