Drugs & Arrests: German customs seized more than 8 metric tons of cocaine worth about €500 million in Wilhelmshaven; two suspects were arrested in Spain. Travel Rules: Germany scrapped the Schengen airport transit visa (Type A) for Indian nationals from June 3, easing layovers through German airports. Citizenship Update: Germany set a new record for naturalizations in 2025, with 332,500 people granted citizenship—Syrians were the largest group, and US naturalizations jumped sharply. Defense & Industry: Rheinmetall signed a €5.7 billion Romania deal under the EU SAFE programme, including Lynx vehicles, air defense systems, ammunition and naval vessels, with deliveries starting in 2028. Security Drill: NATO’s BALTOPS Baltic Sea exercise launched from Gdynia with over 30 vessels and about 6,000 personnel, ending in Kiel and focusing on freedom of navigation. Discrimination Row: A Bavarian hotel apologized after telling an Israeli guest “no Jews allowed,” saying the message was wrong and linked to phishing/fake booking concerns. Economy & Jobs: Destatis reported employment was nearly flat in April, while unemployment rose year-on-year. Aviation: Ryanair cut flights from several major airports, including in Germany, citing rising costs.