UK Politics: Labour gathers in Liverpool under PM Andy Burnham, buoyed by early momentum but pushing for “concrete plans” as MPs argue over how to fund reindustrialisation and what to tax. France & EU Finance: A Weekend Read warns Europe’s era of cheap borrowing is ending, with higher long-term yields turning budget planning into a new risk. EU Credit: Moody’s affirms the EU’s AAA rating with a stable outlook, citing financial capacity despite energy and spending pressures. Spain Housing Crisis: Tens of thousands protest in Madrid after the eviction of an 87-year-old tenant, demanding tenant protections, anti-fraud rules and limits on evictions without alternative homes. Energy & Society (UK): A fuel-crisis report says millions can’t afford heating, with families skipping meals and turning to charities for basics. Security (Germany/Russia): Germany’s FM meets Lavrov for the first time since 2022, urging Russia to avoid escalation and condemning hybrid attacks. Baltics Watch: Separate coverage highlights growing fears of Putin testing NATO resolve, with the Baltics seen as likely targets. Europe–Global Links: EU-Somalia launches an inaugural business forum in October; the UK re-joins the Pacific Community; and EU capital backs vaccine production in Colombia. Tech & Industry: Europe’s lithium-reliance fight gets a boost from a German battery recycler, while Spain’s labour market shows uneven exposure to generative AI.