Germany Security: Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt says Germany has moved from an “abstract” to a “high threat level” after rising intelligence reports, warning of risks to infrastructure, people and institutions. Franco-German Defence: After the fighter-jet project collapse, Berlin and Paris are doubling down on deterrence cooperation, with Germany set to join French nuclear exercises using conventional participation. Hungary EU Accession: Hungary blocked opening new EU accession negotiating clusters for Ukraine at a Council meeting, while agreeing to revisit Moldova later—leaving both tracks stalled. Hungary Politics: PM Péter Magyar backs lowering the voting age to 16 as part of constitutional reform. Germany Surrogacy Fallout: CDU heavyweight Jens Spahn resigned after backlash over having a child via surrogacy in the US, despite Germany’s ban. Rail Violence: A Deutsche Bahn security guard was critically injured after falling from a moving train during a confrontation with an intoxicated passenger. Czech Climbing Tragedy: A Czech climber died attempting Pakistan’s Masherbrum peak. Hungary Economy/Jobs: Nestlé Hungary will close its Miskolc plant making seasonal chocolate figurines by year-end. Tech/Transport: Xpeng unveiled its modular “Land Aircraft Carrier” flying-car concept in Munich, claiming 7,000 orders.