EU Russia Sanctions & Visas: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says Russian tourist visas may be exploited for sabotage after reports tied to the Leipzig airport drone attack, pushing for tighter visa rules including a ban for Russian ex-combatants and tougher restrictions for tourists. Italian Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani says Italy will investigate whether an Italian-issued tourism visa was used by a Leipzig suspect, while Meloni’s government faces domestic political heat over how Italy handles sensitive security cases. Security Shock in Europe: EU ministers also discussed tightening sanctions enforcement and debated whether to use immobilized Russian assets to support Ukraine, with no agreement yet. Domestic Fallout: Italy’s Meloni criticized the release of a man accused of raping a 13-year-old in Turin after he apologized, with prosecutors preparing an appeal. Energy & Markets: European stocks hover near a one-month low as bond yields surge and oil prices rise on escalating US-Iran tensions, while EU gas storage heads into September at levels even lower than the 2022 crisis. Economy & Budget Talks: Portugal’s Costa warns there’s no EU budget deal without new “own resources” taxes, as capitals resist new levies ahead of major elections in 2027.