EU Crisis Response: The EU deployed helicopters and water bombers to fight Belgium’s record wildfire in the High Fens, with evacuations starting as the blaze spreads. Migration & Borders: Morocco arrested at least 111 people trying to reach Spain’s Ceuta after online calls for another mass crossing, following the July surge that killed dozens and sparked EU political backlash. Child Safety vs Rights: France’s constitutional authorities struck down Macron’s plan to ban under-15s from social media, forcing a rethink of how to balance child protection with free expression. Security & Defence Ideas: Poland’s FM Sikorski backed a “European Legion” that could recruit battle-experienced Ukrainian veterans, arguing Europe must do more “on the ground” while keeping NATO as the anchor. UK Politics & Public Safety: Britain’s wildfire emergency alerts backfired after a barbecue-related warning triggered mass opt-out attempts and anger over using emergency broadcasts for non-emergency messaging. Wildfire Crime: France said nearly 500 people have been arrested over suspected arson as fires rage across Europe. Earthquake Watch: A 5.2 quake hit Granada, Spain, prompting hundreds of emergency calls but no reported injuries. EU Politics & Polling: Germany’s conservatives fell to their lowest level since 2021 in a new state-election-focused poll, with AfD leading. EU External Relations: Spain said it is in contact with Morocco after journalists were expelled from the Castillejos/Fnideq border area, calling it an obstacle to press freedom. Climate Impact: A new analysis links Europe’s June heatwave to about 16,000 excess deaths, highlighting a north–south divide.