Tourism & Investment: WTTC’s Global Summit lands in Valletta on 7–9 October, with Travel & Tourism forecast to add US$4.9bn to Malta’s economy in 2026 (16.9% of GDP) and support 72,200 jobs. Property & Planning: Malta Development Association president Michael Stivala files to build a new 13-storey hotel in Gżira and also to regularise an extra illegally developed floor on an adjacent business centre, plus links for a conference hall. EU Budget & Taxes: The European Commission asks member states for new EU-wide tax ideas after its own revenue package stalled, with disputes over levies including ETS and a corporate charge. EU Courts & Rules: The European Court of Justice is explained in a new explainer on how it works with the General Court and national courts via preliminary references. Migration Policy: Ireland’s EU Migration and Asylum Pact starts this Friday, with faster processing for some applicants and potential detention/return measures. Banking & Liquidity: Corinthia owner IHI says it faces heavy debt and restricted short-term liquidity while seeking a new bond issue, with net debt at €697m by end-2025. Aviation Labour: The European Cockpit Association plans to push regulators to close a loophole that lets airlines use outsourcing agencies to avoid labour rules, citing fallout from SmartLynx. Crypto Regulation: MiCA’s CASP rules are entering a tougher phase as the transitional period ends on 1 July 2026, raising the bar for firms seeking authorisation.