Wildfire Crisis in Belgium: Belgium’s High Fens blaze has ballooned to about 3,000 hectares, prompting evacuations and a cross-border firefighting push as EU civil protection aircraft and crews from several countries tackle smoke and difficult peatland terrain near the German border. Heat and Adaptation Push in Germany: Germany’s centre-left SPD is urging constitutional change to make climate adaptation and nature conservation a shared federal-state responsibility, with funding for heat protection, greener cities, and more resilient water and flood infrastructure. Drought Anger in the UK Water Sector: Britain is facing backlash after plans allow failing water companies to raise bills during droughts via “surge pricing” tied to “water scarcity,” with smart meters required. Arctic Shipping Expansion: A new China–Europe container service via the Northern Sea Route cuts transit times but environmental groups warn it could accelerate Arctic ice loss as traffic grows. Climate Politics vs Public Support: A global survey finds 89% want stronger climate action and 69% would pay 1% of income, while governments keep rolling back policies—highlighting a widening gap between public will and political action. UK Climate Data Scrutiny: Critics say the UK Met Office has removed wind and storms analysis from its 2025 climate report, raising concerns about transparency and how Net Zero assumptions are being framed.