Drought & Water Stress: New satellite analysis shows Europe’s rivers shrinking fast, with record-low levels hitting major waterways like the Loire, Po, Rhine and Danube—raising alarms for farming, power and daily life. Heatwave Costs: Economists warn the summer’s heat could shave up to €180bn off EU GDP, while insurers face a widening protection gap as businesses struggle with losses from extreme temperatures. Energy Disruption: Low river levels are forcing curbs on nuclear cooling and freight bottlenecks on the Rhine, with knock-on effects for industry and electricity supply. Migration Politics: Germany signals it may resume transferring asylum seekers to Greece under the EU’s new migration pact, reopening tensions after Greece said it had cleared older obligations. EU Tech & Security: The EU continues building quantum-secure communications infrastructure (EuroQCI) to protect critical services from future cyber threats. Health & Society: Research suggests “zero-sugar” drinks may not protect against type 2 diabetes, while Malta’s poverty debate spotlights how education and support can reproduce inequality. Local Life & Culture: Britain’s RSPB urges new steps to protect garden birds from trichomonosis, and a South London station vineyard story adds a quirky twist to summer Europe.