Ceuta Border Fallout: Spain’s Ceuta crisis is still roiling Europe after tens of thousands crossed from Morocco and at least 72 died; Spain says most arrivals have returned, but France has stepped up checks and Italy has pressed for tougher Schengen action, while EU Politics: 22 EU states criticized Spain and France notably did not sign the letter, setting up more interior-minister diplomacy. Wildfire Response & Costs: France’s biggest wildfire since 1949 remains contained but not extinguished, with thousands still unable to return and fresh risk from heat and wind; firefighters from across Europe (including Croatia) are helping, while Local Governance: residents in Le Porge accuse the state of prioritizing millionaire holiday areas and are preparing legal action. Public Safety Incident: A chemical warehouse fire in Gandrange triggered an indoor-shelter alert for about 30,000 people. Energy & Industry: France hit a record 35% EV share in July as the social leasing scheme relaunches. Aviation/Transport: Air France-KLM and Lufthansa submitted final bids for a minority stake in Portugal’s TAP as Portugal prepares a decision in early September.