Jobs & Economy: Germany’s jobless rate edged up in July to 6.4% (seasonally adjusted), with unemployment nearing 3 million as weak labour demand and seasonal effects bite. Labour Market Pressure: The rise came alongside faster inflation to 2.8% as energy costs stay elevated, keeping pressure on households and investment. Climate Industry Push: Economy Minister Katherina Reiche backed Salzgitter’s €1.3bn push to cut steel emissions by switching from coal blast furnaces to a new plant aimed at 95% CO2 cuts, with green steel targeted for 2027. Energy Transition Watch: Germany’s hydrogen freight support drew 526 applications for €455m, but the terms suggest grants may be attracting interest without proving real demand for hydrogen trucks and fuel. EU Football Governance: UEFA and its 55 member associations threatened to boycott FIFA tournaments over plans to sell World Cup stakes to private investors. Copyright & AI: A Munich court ruled Suno infringed copyright in its AI music training, ordering disclosure of revenues and damages. Security & Weather: NATO chief Mark Rutte said a Russian missile hit eastern Poland, while Germany braces for severe thunderstorms after extreme heat.