EU Accession Pressure: EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos urged North Macedonia to change its constitution to speed up EU membership, saying agreed constitutional amendments are the “necessary next step” and pointing to Montenegro as a frontrunner. Youth & Jobs: Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski’s government says it will turn young people into skilled human resources, including plans for employment exchange centres to boost local job matching and reopen overseas labour markets. NATO & Defence Partnerships: Prime Minister Mark Carney wrapped up the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, announcing new defence partnerships and investments as allies push for higher defence spending. Public Health: WHO warns Europe faces more deadly heat, with Portugal and southern Spain forecast up to 43C and gaps in national heat-health plans leaving vulnerable groups exposed. Digital Economy: North Macedonia’s mobile market shrank to 1.97 million active lines in Q1 2026, with mobile internet users at 1.64 million. Online Hate Speech Probe: Interior and security services are investigating around 20 social media profiles/websites suspected of inciting tensions with Bulgaria. Culture: The 5th International Day of the Roma Song returns on Aug. 8, highlighting Roma musical heritage across multiple European venues.