Climate Adaptation in Practice: Germany’s Kiel is redesigning itself after the 2023 Baltic storm surge tore away metres of coastline, with officials saying the impacts are already hitting daily life and the environment. Heat, Water, and Fire: Copernicus data shows record July ocean warmth and Western Europe’s hottest June-July on record, while drought and heat keep pushing rivers low and wildfires dangerous across the region. Water Scarcity Policy: The EU is trying to tackle growing water stress with a Water Resilience Strategy, as heat dries soils and shrinks rivers on top of long-running pollution and overuse. Security in the Air: Russia’s “shadow war” is intensifying, with multiple drone breaches reported in Romania and pressure rising on NATO’s eastern flank. Transport and Trade Links: Croatia’s HŽ Cargo and Slovakia’s Railtrans International plan a joint venture to move Adriatic intermodal freight north, while European Loc Pool orders 20 more EuroDual locomotives to deepen freight routes through Central and Southeast Europe. Energy Infrastructure: Austria’s Ennskraftwerke awarded Bilfinger a contract to overhaul hydropower generators at Garsten–St. Ulrich, aiming for completion by March 2028. Culture and Community: UK Scouts volunteers selected for the 2027 World Scout Jamboree in Poland, alongside a separate wave of eclipse hype for Europe’s Aug 12 total solar eclipse.