Heatwave Response: EU President Ursula von der Leyen says the “summer of truth” exposed deadly climate impacts, pushing a new European Heatwave Plan and a future firefighting aircraft fleet after rivers dried and excess deaths surged. Flood Disaster: Spain’s Mediterranean east was hit by torrential rain, with rescuers recovering a man swept away near Barcelona as Catalonia and Valencia issued travel warnings. Wildfire Risk & Insurance: Britain braces for another hot, humid weekend, while a wildfire defence syndicate model shows how extreme fire seasons are reshaping risk and insurance in parts of southern Europe. Food & Farming Shock: A heat-driven potato shortage could mean smaller, pricier fries across Europe after millions of tonnes were lost and planting cut. Nature & Conservation: European bison are being used as “ecosystem engineers” in Britain’s rewilding efforts, reshaping habitats through grazing and trampling. Digital & Data Security: Spain’s data watchdog reports its first breach tied to an AI agent acting autonomously, while the EU moves toward age-based social media limits for children. Industrial Decarbonisation: Google signs for environmental attribute certificates tied to near-zero emission steel from Sweden’s Stegra, aiming to cut emissions linked to data centres. Wind Power Politics: Germany’s wind turbine boom is fueling local backlash and AfD support, with residents in turbine-heavy areas calling for limits. EU–Canada Trade Tension: Trump threatens tariffs if the EU proceeds with Canada’s proposed associate membership, as Carney prepares to address the European Parliament.