Cabinet Shuffle in Berlin: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a reshuffle, moving CDU general secretary Carsten Linnemann into the health ministry and naming Nina Warken as chief of staff, as the government tries to steady itself ahead of regional elections where AfD could gain major ground. Economy Watch: A flash PMI survey shows Germany’s private sector returning to growth in July, with manufacturing leading the rebound, though renewed Middle East tensions and higher energy prices cloud how durable it is. Energy, Markets, and Inflation Pressure: Oil-driven bond selloffs are hitting global government debt, with Germany’s 10-year yield at its highest since 2011 and investors bracing for central bank decisions. Prison System Snapshot: Federal statistics say foreign nationals make up about 45% of people in German prisons, with the share highest in Berlin and Hamburg, raising concerns about staffing, language barriers, and rehabilitation. Security and Diplomacy: South Africa’s foreign minister, speaking with Germany’s Johann Wadephul, renewed calls for an immediate US-Iran ceasefire, warning the fallout is already weighing on global energy and food costs. Rheinmetall Expansion: Rheinmetall broke ground on a major powder plant in Aschau, aiming to expand propellant production and add hundreds of jobs from 2027.