Energy & Water Crisis: Hungary says its Paks nuclear plant is still running after Danube levels rose by millimetres, buying time as drought keeps pressure on power and transport across Central Europe. EU Energy Security: The European Commission moves to help Hungary and Slovakia diversify away from Russian crude oil amid delivery risks tied to the Druzhba pipeline. Climate Impact on Rivers: The Rhine hits record-low levels in Germany and the Netherlands, raising shipping costs and disruption fears. Privacy & Tech Regulation: Calls are growing across Europe to restrict Meta’s smart glasses over privacy concerns, with Germany among the countries weighing bans. Media Industry: Prime Video’s German originals chief Philip Pratt exits after more than a decade; ITV Studios Germany appoints Banijay veteran Fabian Tobias to lead operations. Business & Markets: Poland’s WIG20 index reaches a record high, while Germany’s retail climate improves but demand stays weak. Sports: Poland defends the men’s Volleyball Nations League title; Ajax signs Germany keeper Marc-André ter Stegen on loan; Celtic confirms Champions League play-off legs vs LASK. Public Safety: Switzerland reports a Legionnaires’ outbreak with one dead and several still hospitalized.