EU Packaging Pushback: Italy and seven EU countries, including Slovenia, asked the Commission for “greater clarity” on how the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation will be applied from 12 August, warning rules are too costly and unclear for small firms. Heat and Resilience: Western Europe sweltered under record heat, straining power grids and forcing health warnings, while France’s extreme temperatures highlighted how poorly insulated public buildings can turn heatwaves into a crisis. Energy Transition at EU Level: EU energy ministers agreed a negotiating position on the “European grids package,” aiming to speed permitting and expand cross-border infrastructure to support electrification and decarbonisation. Slovenia’s Solar Shift: Slovenia’s PV market is moving into a new phase with a nationwide energy-sharing mechanism and growing battery storage, with early registrations already topping 1,000. Storage Investment: Gen-I completed the purchase of three utility-scale battery storage systems in Bulgaria, boosting its regional storage portfolio and signaling more cross-border clean-energy investment. Geothermal Potential: A new look at Central Europe’s geothermal prospects points to district heating as the likely near-term win for cutting fossil fuel dependence. Climate Data for Forecasting: ECMWF’s Machine Learning Project added new partners, including Slovenia’s ARSO, to improve weather and climate services.