Ceuta Border Crisis: About 60,000 migrants crossed into Spain’s Ceuta from Morocco, with at least 34 deaths reported and Spain saying roughly 48,300 had returned by Friday evening; France and Italy moved to tighten border controls, and Italy suspended Schengen cooperation with Spain for a month, escalating pressure across Europe. German Policy Debate: Germany is weighing the future of minijobs, a low-paid part-time work model capped at €603/month that currently avoids social insurance and income tax for many workers. Extremism & Berlin Politics: A far-right/far-left power struggle is playing out in polarized Berlin ahead of September polls, with Pride-related violence still shaping public debate and security responses. Government Communication & Social Media: A German media expert says state institutions use social media as a communication channel (with WhatsApp, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok most used), while also noting platform-specific risks and misinformation concerns. Energy & Infrastructure: Germany’s smart meter rollout remains extremely slow (only 5.5% of households as of Dec 2025), limiting grid flexibility as wind and solar surpass fossil generation for the first time. Economy Watch: Puma’s shares slid after weak demand and a guidance-upgrade disappointment, as the German sportswear firm continues its turnaround.