EU Investment Push for Haiti: The European Union is shifting from traditional aid toward its Global Gateway investment strategy, with a Port-au-Prince conference Monday aimed at linking Haitian entrepreneurs to funding in climate resilience, infrastructure, seaports, and renewable energy. Local Business Connections: EU officials say the goal is to start building partnerships now, especially as security conditions may improve, and to help companies shape bankable projects. Saint Barthélemy in US Politics: A separate US political controversy highlights Sen. Ruben Gallego’s fundraising travel that reportedly included Saint Barthélemy, with critics questioning luxury expenses and supporters arguing the trips were legitimate for raising campaign funds.