NATO & Defence Pressure: At the Ankara summit, Germany’s Friedrich Merz said Europe will close its long-range weapons gap “as soon as possible,” while analysts warn promises on Ukraine support and defence spending are harder to deliver than to announce. Greenland Leverage: EU officials and Denmark reiterated Greenland is not for sale as Trump linked any US troop decisions to Greenland and also referenced Iran. EU–Turkey Cyprus: EU Council President Antonio Costa and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged Erdogan to “seize renewed momentum” on Cyprus via the UN-led process. EU Governance & Tech: Irish academics urged the Irish government to recuse itself from EU tech and corporate tax talks during its Council presidency, citing weak data protection enforcement and past help for profit shifting. Markets & Trade Tensions: European stocks fell sharply after Trump threatened to cut all trade with Spain over NATO spending. Crypto Rule Update: The Commission is gathering input on expanding MiCA, including tokenization and stablecoin issuers outside the eurozone. Autonomous Driving: Aidoptation won approval for fully autonomous Level 4 highway tests in Belgium. Humanitarian & Security: EU-backed defence support for Ghana via the European Peace Facility is set for next year. Sports Governance: European lawmakers demanded an investigation into FIFA boss Gianni Infantino after Balogun’s red-card suspension was overturned following Trump contact. Climate Shock: Western Europe logged its hottest June on record, with heatwaves driving wildfires and deadly impacts. Budget Credibility: Hungary’s new government said the inherited deficit is 8.3% after an audit revised earlier forecasts.