The European Union is nothing but trouble. Plus: The last time change ever.

The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos and a roster of Montreal thought leaders debate and inform.

On today's Big 5: Karim Boulos, Political Analyst, and Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS.

• A premier-level crisis has erupted between Quebec and Ottawa ahead of the Canada-EU summit in Montreal, with Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon accusing Prime Minister Mark Carney of refusing him a speaking slot and treating the province like a bystander.
• Donald Trump injected himself into Canadian politics by congratulating Paul St-Pierre Plamondon on Truth Social and highlighting a headline calling the PQ victory a "blow to Mark Carney."
• Details of a historic Canada-EU partnership are emerging that EU officials describe as closer to membership than any deal ever done with a non-European country, though Germany and others are pushing back on the "associate membership" branding.
• The five finalists to represent Canada at Eurovision have been announced, featuring William Cloutier, Rêve, Josiane, Talk, and Tyler Shaw, sparking a public vote and intense debate over the project's $150-million price tag.
• Quebec may soon scrap seasonal time changes for good as reports indicate the PQ government plans to table a bill for permanent time, following the footsteps of multiple western provinces and territories.