Ceuta Border Shock: EU leaders are scrambling after tens of thousands of migrants surged into Spain’s North Africa enclave, with Spain saying most have returned to Morocco while Italy temporarily suspended Schengen access for non-EU arrivals from Spain and France tightened checks. EU Crisis Response: Ireland pushed for an emergency IPCR meeting and a follow-up ambassador session to coordinate the bloc’s next steps. Schengen Fallout: Denmark’s PM urged suspending Schengen cooperation with Spain, while the EU Commission warned against premature speculation, saying existing border rules still apply. Migration Pressure on Spain: Spain’s migratory analysis institute calls for stronger border management and “clear European backing,” warning that third countries can exploit EU divisions. Geopolitical Noise: Ukraine accused Russia of using Ceuta images to stoke fear across Europe. Wildfire Costs: As wildfires spread from Spain to France, insurers and brokers warn economic losses are rising beyond property damage. Eurozone Watch: Eurostat put July inflation at 2.9%, with energy driving the jump. AI Race: The EU is pushing €10bn-plus for AI gigafactories, aiming to catch up with the US and China. Business & Tech: LONGi signed a major Italy deal with RWE for utility solar-plus-storage, while the EU AI Act’s transparency rules begin enforcing next month.