Ceuta Border Shock & EU Schengen Fight: Ursula von der Leyen urges stronger EU border controls after the Ceuta surge, praising Spain’s “swift handling” while warning that physical barriers and tighter monitoring may be needed; EU interior ministers meet Tuesday as Italy pushes for “return hubs” abroad and Frontex expansion, while Spain and others trade blame over alleged misinformation and “weaponized” migration. Energy Emergency from Drought: Record-low Danube levels and heatwaves are forcing Hungary’s Paks nuclear plant to cut output and risk shutdown, while Romania diverts river flow for Cernavoda and other states face power strain. Ukraine Diplomacy & Winter Funding Gap: Ukraine’s PM sets priorities for turning partner decisions into contracts, with defense and EU progress first; Zelensky and Moldova’s FM stress shared security and EU ambitions, as Ukraine warns of a €650m energy shortfall ahead of winter. FIFA Infantino Fallout: European football bodies keep withdrawing support for Gianni Infantino after his failed World Cup private-investment plan, with UEFA and national federations escalating pressure. Renewables Deal: TotalEnergies signs to buy Shell’s European onshore renewables business, expanding solar, wind and storage capacity across Europe. EU Public Finance/Policy: The ECB opens a euro banknote redesign survey, while EU ministers also prepare for AI transparency enforcement and new rules.