Climate & Industry: A new analysis commissioned by Amazon argues Europe’s green transition is now a competitiveness test, estimating €14bn–€17.5bn of low-carbon investment in the EU and UK from 2021-2025 helped support 112,000–144,000 jobs and added €8.8bn–€11.3bn in value. EU Security Diplomacy: EU and UK envoys backed Pakistan’s right to self-defence against TTP, saying the Taliban regime has failed to dismantle terrorist safe havens in Afghanistan. EU-UK Reset: Brussels is open to a 150,000 cap on a post-Brexit youth mobility scheme, while talks on a wider reset deal have slipped after Keir Starmer’s resignation. Migration Fallout: Afghan women and rights groups are outraged after EU talks with the Taliban in Brussels on deportations, warning Europe is normalising a regime that discriminates sharply against women. Human Rights via Courts: The ECOWAS court ordered Nigeria to pay N10m damages to a journalist after assault, unlawful detention and seizure of his phone. Heatwave Reality Check: Western Europe is baking under a “heat dome,” with France recording its hottest day ever and the UK hitting a record June high. Digital Euro: The European Parliament’s ECON committee backed draft rules for the digital euro, pushing the project forward as Brussels seeks less reliance on US payment giants. Crypto Deadline: MiCA enforcement starts July 1 with no grace period for unlicensed crypto platforms serving EEA clients. EU Tax Simplification: The Commission unveiled a tax simplification package aimed at cutting compliance burdens and saving businesses about €8bn a year.