The editorial focus on July 15th prominently featured international policy decisions and their restraint. Early reports highlighted the European Union's dilemma regarding Israel, with anticipation of potential pressure. By day's end, it became clear EU countries opted against imposing sanctions on Israel, despite acknowledging insufficient action in Gaza. Concurrently, news sources closely tracked Donald Trump's evolving geopolitical approach, from his declared impatience with Putin and support for Ukraine to his subsequent policy shift allowing Nvidia to supply AI chips to China. These developments built upon previous days' discussions of Trump's ultimatums and trade barriers. Domestically, ongoing financial challenges received attention, particularly the COA facing renewed hundreds of millions in costs for asylum reception, reinforcing earlier concerns about asylum finances. A tragic London plane crash resulting in the death of a Dutch pilot also garnered significant attention.