China Shock 2.0: Germany’s industry federation BDI warns that China-related pressures are becoming a “China Shock 2.0,” citing dependencies on raw materials, undervalued currency and state-driven overcapacity—while a China expert argues Germany should fix its own competitiveness instead of externalizing the problem. Ceuta Migration Fallout: The Ceuta crisis is reigniting Europe’s border and humanitarian debate, with German coverage framing the conflict as a clash between security instincts and the moral duty to welcome strangers. FIFA Leadership Crisis: UEFA and CONCACAF say they’ve lost confidence in FIFA boss Gianni Infantino after his scrapped World Cup commercial-rights plan, escalating governance pressure and trust issues. Media & Elections: A German fact-check report highlights Russian influence tactics using fake social posts and videos targeting a Left party candidate in Saxony-Anhalt ahead of the Sept. 6 vote. Sustainable Tech: German researchers at TU Bergakademie Freiberg unveil a fungal-waste PCB that can dissolve in water after use, aiming to cut e-waste. Energy & Markets: Oil slides after Trump cancels planned Iran strikes, while Germany’s retail sales and other macro data are flagged for the week ahead.