Ceuta Migration Crunch: Spain has asked the EU border agency Frontex—and also Europol—for help screening and triaging migrants still in irregular status in Ceuta, after tens of thousands crossed from Morocco in late July and thousands remain amid violent protests and legal limits on mass returns. Iceland’s EU Referendum: Iceland votes Saturday on whether to reopen EU accession talks; the debate is tightly split and hinges heavily on fisheries and what membership would mean for sovereignty and quotas. Arctic & Fisheries Stakes: Coverage frames the vote as a “moment of truth” for Europe’s northern edge, with voters weighing geopolitical safety against economic control. Ukraine Tech Transfer to Italy: Former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov becomes an advisor to Italy’s defence minister on defence innovation, while stressing he will keep working on Ukraine-focused projects. Russia-Iran Signals: Putin is set to meet Xi, Modi, Erdoğan and Iran’s president at the SCO summit, as European security concerns grow that the Iran war could free Russia to increase pressure in Europe. Norway’s Royal Transition: Norway mourns King Harald V, who died at 89; his son Haakon succeeds him, with European leaders and monarchs paying tribute. FIFA Infantino Backlash: UEFA escalates its push against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, including moves toward a possible criminal complaint over alleged mismanagement. EU-China Dialogue Under Pressure: Von der Leyen argues dialogue with China must “produce results,” while warning the EU will use its instruments if talks fail. Ceuta Politics in Brussels: Podemos MEPs demand urgent EU Commission monitoring over Spain’s handling of Ceuta, citing neglect, hostility, and alleged rights violations.