Education Policy & Access: Malta’s “climb” from mass university expansion to service-sector gaps is driving heavy reliance on foreign workers, with third-country nationals now a large share of elementary jobs—raising questions about how education systems match labour needs. Public Consultation Integrity: A Dutch-language EU tobacco rules consultation was flooded with responses largely generated by an AI tool tied to Philip Morris, prompting scrutiny of how public input is produced and verified. Student Life & Costs: France reports record June heatwave excess deaths, intensifying pressure on schools and public services to plan for extreme heat. Climate & Learning Environments: Across Europe, the air-conditioning debate is back as heat kills tens of thousands; health agencies argue for targeted cooling for vulnerable groups rather than blanket adoption. Higher Education & Research: A new Europe-wide survey finds broad public support for state-funded fertility treatment and embryo research, with views on genome editing and embryo use still evolving. School & Community: Historic Gale School in Wales finally reopens after relocation and renovations, turning a long-running local campaign into a new childcare and community hub. Mobility & Student Travel: Ryanair warns EU border checks could trigger “passport queue chaos” at summer airports, affecting families travelling with children.