Ceuta Migration Crisis: Ceuta’s president Juan Jesús Vivas told an EU Parliament hearing that about 100 people died in last week’s mass crossings from Morocco and that 3,000 to 5,000 migrants remain in the enclave, as EU migration commissioner Magnus Brunner warned the bloc is “vulnerable” when border control depends on one neighbour’s goodwill. EU Border Policy Push: Brunner urged the EU to use visa and trade leverage to secure stronger cooperation from Morocco and called for faster returns and readmission. Wildfire Costs & Prevention: The EU environment commissioner said member states must invest more in nature-based prevention as this summer’s wildfires have already cost an estimated €15.6–€19.1bn. Heatwave Response: Italy issued its highest health alert across major cities while Hungary switched off lights at some landmarks to save energy. Ukraine Defence Funding: The European Commission said Ukraine decides its battlefield needs and can request interceptor missiles, with EU loan funds potentially used to buy from third countries if EU supply is insufficient. FIFA/UEFA Fallout: UEFA kept its World Cup boycott despite FIFA’s apology over the failed “FFE” commercial plan, demanding guarantees it won’t be repeated. Albania Court Media Rules: The OSCE is reviewing Albania’s anti-corruption court regulation after concerns it would restrict media access and make public hearing coverage the exception. Italy Counter-Drone Procurement: Italy’s top administrative court ordered Rome’s Fiumicino airport to replace Israeli counter-drone contractors with an Italian firm, citing missing military equipment licensing.