Drone Threats: Germany’s Bundeswehr says it has logged several hundred suspected drone overflights at military sites, with incidents tied to the Leipzig/Halle airport explosives scare now under federal investigation. Heat & Water Crisis: Western Europe just had its hottest June-July on record, and the heatwave is now straining transport, power and agriculture while river levels—especially the Rhine—hit damaging lows. Energy & AI Infrastructure: Uniper plans to turn power-plant sites into AI data-centre locations, citing grid connections as a key bottleneck and outlining a €500m–€600m profit outlook. Border Friction: Europe’s new Entry/Exit system is already lengthening airport queues, with waits at major hubs like Frankfurt and Munich rising sharply. Citizenship Rules: Germany is rolling out clearer guidance on how foreigners can apply for citizenship, including details on the test and who is exempt. EU Politics & Migration: Germany is also tightening deportation and return arrangements, including steps to send migrants back to Italy and Greece as EU rules take effect.