Nord Stream Politics: AfD lawmaker Steffen Kotre says Germany can’t restore prosperity or protect its industrial base without bringing Nord Stream back, reviving debate after the 2022 pipeline blasts. ECB & Inflation: The European Central Bank lifted its key rate to 2.25% for the first time in nearly three years, citing Iran-war oil price pressure while weighing weak growth. Volkswagen Restructuring: VW plans to cut 19,000 jobs in Germany by year-end and targets 28,000 job reductions by 2030, alongside cost cuts at German plants. Defense Industry: Diehl Defence is in talks with Ukraine’s Fire Point about joint production and partial transfer to Germany of the Flamingo cruise missile. Security Probe: A terrorism case is deepening, with investigators pointing to possible links to Germany and meetings involving suspects across multiple countries. EU Migration Rules: New EU rules on irregular migration and asylum are set to take effect, with member states facing implementation gaps. Markets & Energy: CPC oil exports via the Caspian Pipeline hit a record 1.83 million bpd in May, while markets react to Middle East risk and central bank moves. Tech & Courts: German courts again hold Google liable for false AI search summaries, adding pressure on Big Tech compliance. Science & Health: Researchers including from Germany report a new soil-derived antibiotic, manikomycin, with activity against hard-to-treat bacteria.