Wildfire Crisis: Southern Europe is still in emergency mode as heat and strong winds drive blazes from France and Spain to Greece, where three firefighters died on Crete and the mainland while evacuations hit hundreds of thousands. Housing Pressure: Germany’s housing shortage is worsening, with new-home building at a multi-year low and a new state agency proposed to speed affordable construction. EU Rules on AI Content: The EU starts enforcing new transparency requirements under the AI Act, including labels for AI-generated content and clearer marking of deepfakes. Football Power Struggle: FIFA’s plan to sell a stake in a new commercial subsidiary is sparking fury across European football, with talk of emergency action and possible boycott. Armenia-EU Referendum Row: Armenia’s PM says a referendum choice between the EU and the Eurasian Economic Union requires an EU membership application, amid Russia-linked trade restrictions. Tech and Trade Lobbying: A new FOIA disclosure alleges close ties between Big Tech and Trump’s trade team, raising fresh questions about influence on policy. Mobility Deal: Stellantis is selling its Free2move car-sharing business to Mutares, aiming to refocus investment as the deal targets a 2026 close. Health Watch: A growing European dengue and chikungunya risk is highlighted as invasive mosquitoes spread with warming temperatures.