EU-Georgia Policy: The European Parliament adopted reports urging Georgia to release political prisoners and warning that continued inaction could jeopardize visa-free travel, while also criticizing the Kulevi terminal’s sanctions compliance and alleging a strategic turn toward China, Russia and Iran. Occupied Regions: Russia’s envoy Marat Kambolov has been approved as the “prime minister” of the Tskhinvali (South Ossetia) region, with local officials citing demographic decline and the need for jobs and services. Energy & Trade Outlook: Georgia’s wider economic links remain in focus as reports highlight EU moves on trade support for Armenia amid Russian restrictions, alongside ongoing regional energy and logistics cooperation themes. Business & Economy: Georgia’s National Bank kept the monetary policy rate unchanged at 8.25%, while separate coverage points to foreign capital interest in Georgia’s economic performance and the growth of tech exports. Global Context for Markets: China’s nuclear buildout is accelerating on AI-driven power demand, and EU health ministers debate coordinated medicine pricing responses to US “most favoured nation” pressure—both signals that could shape future costs and investment flows.