Wildfire Update (France): Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says France’s biggest blaze in decades is “under control” and no longer spreading, after the Gironde fire scorched about 42,000 hectares and damaged around 240 homes, though officials warn two “hot points” still need monitoring. Food & Retail Impact (Netherlands): Drought is expected to shrink fruit sizes and reduce harvest volumes, pushing up prices for apples and pears later this year. Consumer Policy (UK): Chancellor John Healey vows to watch closely for petrol-pump and supermarket price gouging, stressing regulators can act if unfair rises appear. AI Rules (EU): The EU AI Act’s enforcement phase starts now, requiring labels for deepfakes and clearer disclosure when users interact with chatbots; regulators gain power to fine non-compliant firms. Payments Accessibility (ECB): The ECB outlines accessibility features for the digital euro app ahead of pilots in 2027, aiming to exceed EU accessibility standards. Oatly Earnings (Europe): Oatly reports profitable Q2 growth, driven mainly by Barista oat milk sales in Europe, and lifts its 2026 revenue growth outlook. Design & Private Label (Korea/Europe retail): BGF Retail’s CU private-brand packaging system wins a Red Dot Design Award, highlighting how convenience retailers are investing in brand consistency.