EU Defence & Security: EU governments are rushing to send Patriot interceptors to Ukraine as Western stocks run low ahead of a feared Russian winter offensive, with scrutiny on Poland’s earlier transfers and pressure on Spain and Greece to confirm deliveries. Migration & Border Politics: Ceuta’s President Juan Jesús Vivas has given Spain’s central government 30 days to resolve the migrant crisis, demanding a concrete plan with resources and a timeline, warning of possible legal escalation. EU Digital Rights: France’s constitutional court has blocked a ban on under-15s using social media, citing freedom of expression and privacy risks from broad age-verification requirements. Climate, Heat & Public Safety: Europe’s drought and heat are hitting economies and infrastructure, with wildfires and insurance gaps worsening business losses and operational disruption. EU Funding & Reform Track: Romania is accelerating its Recovery and Resilience Plan delivery, submitting its fifth payment request and reporting further cohesion-fund disbursements. Economy Watch: Cyprus reported 3.3% real GDP growth in Q2 2026, outpacing eurozone expansion, while European shares edged higher on easing Fed hike expectations. Energy & Industry: Norway is fast-tracking review of floating wind plans that could see EDF or Equinor win, and Türkiye and Saudi Arabia agreed to expand renewable cooperation to 5,000 MW.