Heatwave Toll: France, Belgium and the Netherlands report at least 3,700 excess deaths from late-June extreme heat, with officials warning the numbers are preliminary and likely to rise. Public Health & Infrastructure: The heatwave is linked to major strain on healthcare and power generation, while drought and damaged infrastructure add pressure across the region. Clinical Research: Oxford researchers say the speed of enrolling the first participant is a key predictor of whether clinical trials hit recruitment targets, urging faster site readiness. EU Travel Chaos: Ryanair warns the new EU passport system (EES) is not ready for peak summer travel, flagging delays at multiple airports and urging passengers to arrive early. UK-EU Politics: Neil Kinnock argues Britain should rejoin the EU, calling it the “patriotic” choice. EU-Türkiye Economy: An EU commissioner says Türkiye’s reforms and disinflation are central to resilience, with customs union modernization discussed. Moldova Governance: Moldova’s government resignation triggers a new cabinet process, with analysts pointing to tax reform and communication failures.