EU AI Regulation: The EU’s AI Act rules for large language models become enforceable this August, pushing firms toward transparency on training data and risk controls for “frontier” systems. AI Infrastructure Race: The European Commission opens applications for up to seven AI Gigafactory projects, backed by as much as €10bn public funding to unlock over €30bn total investment. Climate Perception in Germany: A Flensburg University study finds climate skepticism has surged into a “mass phenomenon,” tied more to politics, distrust in institutions, and dissatisfaction with democracy than to personal finances. Water Stress in Central Europe: Drought is drying rivers and straining shipping and agriculture, with low Rhine levels affecting logistics and Germany’s river trade. German Industry Tech: Austria’s Grassmayr bell foundry is using modern tools like 3D printing, scanning, lasers and simulation to speed up casting and finishing. Health & Care: Newborn deaths have risen sharply in vulnerable communities as aid cuts bite, while a major cancer hospital upgrade reopens specialized radiotherapy services. Aviation Safety: A tourist plane crash near Peru’s Nazca Lines killed 13, including German nationals. Mobility & Energy: Solar car parks could cut electricity bills, but uptake varies across Europe.