Ceuta Migrant Crisis: France and Italy tightened border controls after roughly 60,000 people crossed into Spain’s North Africa enclave, with at least 34 deaths reported and more than 48,000 later returned to Morocco; the surge has triggered a wider EU row, including Italy’s push to suspend Spain from Schengen and calls for stronger border enforcement. Berlin Politics & Polarization: A far-right vs. far-left battle is intensifying ahead of Berlin’s elections, with Pride-related violence adding fuel to fears that the AfD could surge again in working-class districts. International Court of Justice: The ICJ will hold public hearings in September on Germany’s objections in Nicaragua’s Gaza genocide case, setting up a major legal fight over jurisdiction. Health Policy Debate: A large review challenges common hospital practices in the first days after birth—like assumptions about colostrum, pacifiers, and electric pumps—arguing they may unintentionally reduce breastfeeding rates. AI Copyright Clash: Germany’s courts backed GEMA in a landmark ruling that AI music maker Suno violated copyright by training without licensing, raising pressure for clearer rules. Energy & Climate Pressure: Germany faces continued heat-wave fallout, with reports of nearly 10,000 heat-related deaths this year, underscoring the strain on public health and emergency planning.