Germany Reform Push: Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition unveiled a “Programme for Revival and Employment” with income tax relief (~€10bn a year), pension changes pushing retirement toward 67, tougher sick-leave rules, and less corporate reporting red tape. Czech Economy: Czech manufacturing PMI jumped to 53.9 in June, the best since April 2022, pointing to stronger output and new orders despite capacity strain. Ukraine Awards Row: Czech far-right SPD wants to strip President Zelensky of the Order of the White Lion after Kyiv named a unit after Heroes of the UPA. EU Migration Clash: Hungary opposes an EU plan to limit temporary protection for newly arriving Ukrainian men of military age, saying it won’t stop Budapest granting refugee status to ethnic Hungarians. Hungary School Support: Hungary will launch a means-tested school-start benefit of HUF 100,000 (~€281) per eligible child, targeting families already receiving higher-rate support. Nord Stream Case: German prosecutors charged a Ukrainian suspect over the 2022 Nord Stream blasts, framing it as an “accomplice to war crimes” plot. Hospital Fire: A major fire at a northern German hospital in Ludwigslust killed two patients and injured dozens, with evacuation and emergency protocols underway. World Cup Focus: Spain face Austria in the Round of 32, with Spain unbeaten and Austria aiming to upset; meanwhile, Austria’s Rangnick says stopping Lamine Yamal is key.