Europe Intelligence Brief — Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Rio Times · Europe Intelligence Brief July 22 —France Heat Unprecedented wildfires near Paris and historic early high temperatures are forcing school closures and straining French hospitals. —Hungary Resignation President Sulyok will sign a constitutional reform ending his mandate at midnight Sunday, creating immediate interim leadership. —Poland Result Right-wing historian Karol Nawrocki is confirmed as Poland’s new president, promising changes on abortion and rule of law. —UK Steel The UK government nationalised British Steel, drawing a strong expression of opposition from the Chinese government. —Latvia Shot Latvian troops fired a warning shot and used tear gas to stop migrants attempting to cross illegally from Belarus. —Kyiv Shooting A street shooting in Kyiv killed six people, with P