Heat and drought pressure agriculture: Europe is facing a potato crunch after heat waves and drought cut yields, with analysts warning harvest losses could reach about 3.5 million tonnes and push prices higher across supermarkets. Water scarcity across Europe: Nine countries logged their driest August on record, with satellite-based drought warnings covering large parts of the EU and showing climate change is making severe dry spells more likely. Storm recovery funding: The European Commission has proposed €489m from the EU Solidarity Fund to help Portugal, Spain, Italy and Malta rebuild after January–February 2026 storms and flooding. Cleaner aviation push: EASA reports EU sustainable aviation fuel supply hit 2.8% in 2025, above the 2% ReFuelEU target, with SAF delivered at 121 airports. Fertilizer use data for lower pollution: A new global crop-by-crop fertilizer dataset (1980–2022) maps where nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are overused or underused, aiming to boost food while cutting environmental harm. EU Kids Act: The Commission adopted proposals to restrict social media access for children, including a ban for under-13s, as regulators push for safer online design. EU–Canada ties with climate relevance: EU leaders move to offer Canada “associate member” status, while Mark Carney argues the partnership can support energy transition and critical minerals—amid US tariff threats.