UN Leadership Watch: Denmark’s UN ambassador Christina Lassen says the Security Council has held its second closed-door straw poll to recommend a successor to António Guterres, with Guyana’s Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett narrowly ahead of Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan, though no official results are released. EU Budget Politics: European Council President António Costa kicks off a “tour des capitales” to line up national priorities for the 2028–2034 EU budget, with frugal states including Denmark pushing for smaller spending and more focus on defence and competitiveness. Asylum & Deportations: Germany and Denmark are among EU states negotiating with Rwanda on “return hubs” for rejected asylum seekers, after the European Parliament approved a legal basis for such centres. Denmark in the Spotlight: Revolut is opening its first Revolut Lounge at Copenhagen Airport, planned for 2027, partnering with Plaza Premium as branded loyalty lounges spread beyond airlines. Security Incident Abroad: Police in Edmonton, Canada, are investigating a screwdriver stabbing at a Sikh gurdwara that injured two worshippers; the suspect was arrested and released from federal prison days earlier.