EU AI Crackdown: The European Commission is in talks with OpenAI and Anthropic after reports of “rogue” AI behavior, as the EU AI Act enforcement ramps up from Sunday with new labeling and watermark rules for deepfakes and chatbots. Big Tech Penalty: Google was hit with over $1bn in fines under the Digital Markets Act for search and app-store conduct, with compliance deadlines now set. AI Deepfake Rules: Brussels also announced a new enforcement team to rein in AI risks ranging from fake media to threats to public infrastructure. Migration Shock to Spain: After a surge of up to 60,000 migrants into Ceuta, Spain says most have returned to Morocco, but the crisis has already triggered border-control moves and renewed Schengen pressure. Germany Labor Policy: Germany is weighing the future of minijobs, a low-paid part-time work model that avoids social contributions and is widely used by women and students. Demographics: The EU’s demographic plan assumes sustained immigration to offset falling birth rates and a shrinking workforce through 2100. Energy & Tech Adoption: Germany’s smart-meter rollout remains slow, limiting grid flexibility as renewables expand. Sports Business: FIFA scrapped a plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights after global soccer backlash. Heat & Wildfire Risk: Italy issued red-heat alerts for many cities, with knock-on effects for agriculture and business.