Heatwave Toll: France, Belgium and the Netherlands reported at least 3,700 excess deaths after a late-June extreme heatwave, with officials warning the figure could rise as more data comes in. Climate & Adaptation: Scientists and policymakers link the severity to climate change, while cities and countries push heat action plans and debate whether Europe should treat heat as an infrastructure and productivity issue, not just a health emergency. Tech & Regulation: Europe’s top court upheld the EU’s €4.1bn Android antitrust fine against Google, ending an eight-year fight over alleged competition blocking. AI Oversight: UK and European regulators warn that AI is moving faster than rules, calling for new guardrails to protect market stability. Energy Links: Hitachi Energy won a roughly €770m contract for the Tunisia–Italy ELMED HVDC submarine interconnector, a major step for power ties between Europe and North Africa. EU Politics: Hungary partially eased its blockade on Ukraine’s EU accession talks by allowing a key negotiation cluster procedure to start, though other clusters remain blocked. Travel Disruption: Ryanair warned that the new EU EES passport system is not ready for peak summer travel, flagging major queue risks at several airports. EU-India & UK Debate: Separate pieces argue for stronger EU-India cooperation and for Britain to rejoin the EU, while also highlighting how Europe’s policy gaps shape outcomes.