EU Migration Policy: The EU has finalized plans for a Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Benghazi under Operation IRINI, funded by Italy and Malta, aiming to manage the eastern Mediterranean migration route as departures rise—though rights groups warn it could mean more interceptions and returns to Libya. Libya Politics: Mohammed Takala has been re-elected head of Libya’s High Council of State after winning 80 votes in a runoff, with Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah calling for consensus and an end to the transitional period. Security Cooperation: Libya’s Interior Minister Imad Al-Trabelsi met Italy’s ambassador to expand training, coastal security, and action against illegal migration; he also discussed similar cooperation with Turkey’s ambassador. Water & Regional Ties: Libya and Algeria agreed a water cooperation roadmap covering desalination, wastewater treatment, flood protection, and joint technical teams. Energy & Economy: Libya’s NOC said maintenance at the Abu Attifel field’s A-24 well boosted oil output from 403 to 1,201 barrels per day and doubled gas production. Humanitarian & Rights: UN-backed mine action updates report large areas cleared and thousands of explosive items removed, while Libya’s Mufti urged peaceful, orderly protests focused on power cuts and public service failures.