Wildfires & Heatwave Response: France and Spain are bracing for another surge of extreme heat as major wildfires continue near Bordeaux and west of Madrid, with hundreds of thousands evacuated and EU firefighting aircraft deployed, including planes and helicopters supplied by Czechia and other countries. Czech Budget Watch: Prime Minister Andrej Babiš says next year’s state budget deficit will stay well below CZK 400bn, with pressure on ministries to cut operating costs while boosting investment and aiming for defence spending at 2% of GDP. Food Safety in Prague: Nearly one in five Prague farmers’ market vendors failed veterinary inspections in the first half of 2026, most often due to improper storage temperatures and labeling problems. Health Policy: The Czech Ministry of Health is preparing a draft law to allow flu vaccinations in pharmacies, aiming to raise the currently low uptake (about 8% annually). Transport Digitalisation: The government approved an amendment to digitalise vehicle registration, including online transfers and collecting documents and “small” registration certificates from parcel lockers. Constitutional Politics: A survey suggests proposed constitutional changes face an uphill battle in the Senate. Heat Impacts Local Life: Pardubice horse races start earlier due to extreme temperatures.