Birds Directive Case: The European Commission has decided to refer Slovenia to the Court of Justice of the EU for failing to designate enough marine Special Protection Areas under the Birds Directive, leaving key waters such as Osrednji Tržaški zaliv insufficiently protected for the Mediterranean Shag. Aviation Emissions Enforcement: Brussels has launched formal infringement steps against 13 EU countries, including Slovenia, over missing penalty rules under ReFuelEU Aviation, aimed at boosting sustainable aviation fuels and cutting greenhouse-gas emissions. Clean Transition Funding: Lithuania’s approved Social Climate Plan (€884m to 2032) uses carbon-pricing revenues to fund home energy renovations, social housing upgrades, EVs for public transport, and bike lanes—an example of how the EU is trying to make decarbonisation fair. EV Charging Push: The EIB is backing Ireland’s nationwide public EV charging rollout with advisory tools for faster, more equitable build-out, including neighbourhood on-street charging and local hubs. Circular Economy & Waste: An Istanbul Zero Waste Forum focused on circular systems, cutting food loss, and reducing organic waste to tackle methane emissions ahead of COP31. Local Health & Food Choices: A Slovenian hospital study found that healthier vending options increased the share of healthy purchases, even if total sales dipped.