Nordic Defence & Nuclear Deterrence: France and Norway signed a defence pact in Paris, with Norway set to join France’s “forward nuclear deterrence” talks under a framework that keeps NATO as the core security guarantee and says there will be no French nuclear weapons on Norwegian soil in peacetime—Denmark is already named among the earlier participants. Ukraine Aid Pressure: Czech President Petr Pavel says half the countries backing a joint artillery ammunition procurement for Ukraine have quietly dropped out, leaving the scheme with only about nine financially contributing members. EU Arctic Policy Fight: Nordic financial institutions, unions and scientists urged the EU to keep its Arctic oil-and-gas drilling ban, warning that any softening could raise spill risks and make energy infrastructure a target amid Barents Sea tensions. Human Rights in Focus: Denmark’s DIGNITY documented the unlawful deportation of 17,000 Ukrainian prisoners from occupied territories to Russia, calling it systemic and demanding accountability. Denmark-Linked EU Oversight: EU lawmakers are in Athens to probe Greece’s farm subsidies scandal, with Danish MEP Rasmus Nordqvist among the delegation. Copenhagen Tech & Society: A University of Copenhagen study challenges the “AI psychosis” label, arguing chatbots may not create delusions from scratch but can shift how vulnerable users relate to reality. Culture & Soft Power: Eurovision winner DARA’s “Bangaranga” keeps topping charts across Europe, including strong performance in Denmark.