NATO & Security: NATO chief Mark Rutte played down Russia’s nuclear threats over Kaliningrad, saying the alliance doesn’t take them “too seriously,” as Europe braces for more security warnings ahead of 2027. Migration & Deportations: Denmark says EU “return hub” planning is progressing well, with Greece, Germany, Austria and the Netherlands involved, while a first hub is expected to open in Africa in 2027. Dutch Foreign Policy: The Netherlands is in a diplomatic standoff with Israel after Israel revoked Dutch diplomats’ status in Ramallah over a settlement goods ban, prompting Dutch summonses and protests. Justice & End-of-Life Law: Dutch authorities confirmed the first child euthanasia under the new rules, with cases involving a one-year-old and a two-year-old raising fresh ethical and political debate. Public Safety & Tech: The AIVD warned that modern cars’ connected features (including microphones and cameras) could be exploited for spying. Economy & Markets: European stocks slid as bond markets roiled, with the FTSE 100 hitting its worst single-day drop since May. Business & Energy: Air France-KLM plans more winter flights to India and is exploring partnerships for sustainable aviation fuel production. EU Funding Pressure: The European Commission suspended aid to Sierra Leone over refusal to extradite Dutch fugitive “Bolle Jos,” with Dutch justice minister David van Weel calling it a pressure move.