Heatwave Fallout for Farms & Food: Europe’s record-breaking heatwave is spreading east and north, with Germany, Denmark, the Czech Republic and Switzerland all posting new temperature marks; the World Weather Attribution group says the event would be virtually impossible without human-caused climate change, and the extreme heat is already disrupting daily life and raising risks for agriculture and ecosystems. Water Stress on Crops: Italy’s Po River is hitting record lows as seawater threatens farms and fisheries, while farmers across the country are bracing for drought impacts. France’s Poultry Shock: France’s heat has been linked to massive poultry deaths, adding pressure to animal welfare and farm resilience during extreme weather. Biodiversity vs Power Lines (France): Environmental groups are urging President Macron to revise plans for a 65km, 400kV line that could cut through the Camargue nature reserve, home to flamingo nesting and major bird migration routes. Regional Ag Cooperation (Albania–Kosovo): Albania and Kosovo signed agreements to boost agricultural advisory services, technology transfer, innovation, and a shared approach to marketing and trade in agri-food products. EU Policy Context (Ireland’s EU Presidency): Ireland’s EU presidency agenda is set to be shaped by competitiveness, energy and enlargement priorities—less farm spending in the next EU budget structure is expected to be a key theme. Livestock Culture (Spain): San Pedro del Pinatar in Murcia held its Royal Livestock Fair and parade, underlining the ongoing importance of traditional livestock events for rural communities. Agrifood Trade Link (EU–Nigeria–ECOWAS): A regional investment forum focused on scaling partnerships across agriculture, irrigation, agro-processing and value chains, aiming to cut post-harvest losses and unlock new investment.