Solar Eclipse Spectacle: Spain’s first total solar eclipse in over a century turned cities into night for minutes, with huge crowds, strict safety and wildfire worries, while Iceland saw partial views. Heat & Drought Pressure: A Europe-wide dry spell is battering crops and water supplies, and Germany’s low rivers are now disrupting shipping and forcing emergency logistics moves. German Youth Alcohol Rules: Germany will scrap “accompanied drinking” for 14- and 15-year-olds, tightening the drinking age framework to protect young people’s health. Ceuta Migrant Fallout: Reports say some migrants reached mainland Spain despite Madrid’s denials, keeping the Ceuta border crisis at the centre of political tension. Tech & Privacy Clash: Germany faces a fresh legal fight over Meta’s AI glasses, with a criminal complaint alleging privacy violations. Rail Baltica Cost Debate: Latvia plans to optimise Rail Baltica’s first phase within existing scope, as officials weigh whether to cut requirements or halt further work. Spain Wildfires: New flare-ups keep pressure on Spain’s emergency services, with major fires still active in Huelva and Huesca. Retail Real Estate Push: NEPI Rockcastle buys MegaPark Barakaldo in Bilbao for about €254m, marking its entry into Spain’s retail property market. Energy Grid Prep: Britain’s grid operators prepared for eclipse-related solar dips during peak demand, adding backup to keep supply secure. China–Germany Trade Shift: China’s imports from Germany fell, while imports from France, Spain and Italy rose as firms localise production and reroute supply chains.