Heatwave Fallout: Europe’s extreme summer is hitting travel, energy and health at once, from drought-stalled river cruises and record-low Danube levels to heat deaths topping 25,000 and Italy’s cities on red alert. Water & Power Strain: Operators are preparing for the 12 August solar eclipse to cut solar output across Europe, while EU gas storage refilling is running at its slowest pace in 15 years and risks missing the 90% November target. Cyber Risk for Care: A new healthcare cyber-risk index puts Poland, the UK, France and Germany in the highest-pressure tier as ransomware and slow recovery threaten hospitals through 2027. EU AI Act in Motion: From 2 August, the AI Act’s transparency rules are generally in force, with obligations for high-risk systems partly delayed—raising compliance stakes for companies across Europe. Procurement Tech Integration: Ukraine’s Prozorro is nearing integration with the EU’s TED platform, aiming to simplify access to public tenders for businesses. Russia Sanctions Push: The US Senate passed sweeping Russia energy sanctions, now heading to the House, as the EU also expands its sanctions toolkit. Space & Security: The EU is advancing IRIS² with more satellites and a Spanish prime contractor, betting on secure connectivity for defense and emergency services.