EU Foreign Policy Reform: Brussels is pushing to move foreign policy decisions from unanimity to qualified majority voting, but member states keep blocking or vetoing when interests collide—sanctions on Russia and Germany’s stance on Israel show the gap between reform talk and real-world willingness. Housing & Investment: A rental sell-off is spreading beyond big cities: private rental stock is shrinking fast in smaller towns as landlords sell and institutional buyers stay away, with Venray and several other municipalities seeing steep drops. Climate Shock to Growth: Triodos warns extreme heat could wipe out Dutch economic growth this year, hitting productivity hardest in construction and agriculture. Water & Logistics: Drought is leaving the Rhine and Waal at record-low levels, forcing lower cargo loads and disrupting inland transport. Energy Transition Conflict: Residents in Moerdijk fear their village could be bulldozed for a renewable power facility tied to offshore wind—clean energy plans colliding with local consent. Hydrogen Subsidies: The European Commission approved a Dutch €780m renewable hydrogen scheme via auctions, backing investment and operating support under EU state-aid rules. Business Performance: Heineken reports stronger H1 results, with Asia-Africa-Middle East demand offsetting weaker Europe and the Americas. Manufacturing Pulse: Dutch manufacturing output rose 4.6% year-on-year in June, despite a 1.3% dip versus May. Regulated Gambling: Holland Casino Online gets a licence extension to 2031 after tax pressure squeezed profits.