Ceuta Border Crackdown: Morocco detained at least 111 people trying to reach Spain’s enclave after social media calls for another mass crossing, as Spain boosts police numbers and installs barriers following the late-July surge that killed at least 96. EU Migration Strategy: The Ceuta crisis is again straining EU unity, with renewed debate over asylum and border controls as health concerns (including gastroenteritis) are reported among arrivals. Belgium Wildfire Response: The EU deployed helicopters and water bombers to tackle Belgium’s record High Fens blaze, with evacuations ordered as the fire spreads rapidly. AI Transparency Meets Privacy: Italy’s draft decree would let police collect biometric face data in “sensitive” public areas for seven days, drawing criticism that it clashes with the EU AI Act. EU-Ukraine Air Defence: EU governments are rushing Patriot interceptors to Ukraine amid low Western stocks ahead of winter. EU Trade Pressure: The US tells the EU to “deliver” on non-tariff trade commitments tied to Green Deal rules. EU Election Monitoring: EU observers report major irregularities and security incidents in Nigeria’s Osun governorship vote. EU Tech Investment: A new €5bn Scaleup Europe Fund makes its first major bet on Finnish space-tech startup ICEYE.