Ceuta-Schengen Fallout: Spain has issued an ultimatum to Italy to lift its Schengen border checks by Aug. 9, warning of “proportionate measures” after the Ceuta migrant rush and arguing the controls are discriminatory and unjustified. EU Sanctions on Russia: The EU approved fresh sanctions targeting five Russians tied to the military-industrial complex following large-scale strikes on Ukraine, with asset freezes and entry bans. IRIS² Satellite Push: The Commission has moved IRIS² into full deployment planning, signing implementation agreements that set up a 348-satellite constellation, with first launches planned for 2029. Arctic Greenland Signal: A European Policy Centre brief urges the EU to denounce US threats over Greenland as illegal and back Nuuk with investment ahead of an Arctic strategy push. Poland Political Tensions: Poland’s top administrative court upheld a funding cut to PiS, while a new poll shows PiS sliding to its weakest support level as right-wing rivals gain. Migrant Crisis Management: Spain says it will transfer some unaccompanied minors from overcrowded Ceuta reception centres to the mainland within weeks, prioritising girls and children under 13. Romania Energy Alarm: Romania has asked the Commission to activate EU coordination and support after Danube drought worsened its energy crisis. EU-Georgia Memory: France, Germany, Italy and the UK reiterated support for Georgia’s sovereignty on the 2008 war anniversary, condemning Russia’s continued presence in occupied regions.