EU Birds Directive: The European Commission has referred Slovenia to the Court of Justice over non-compliance with the Birds Directive, saying key marine areas in Slovenia—especially Osrednji Tržaški zaliv for the Mediterranean Shag—haven’t been properly designated as Special Protection Areas. Energy & Governance: Slovenia’s Human Rights Ombudsman says the government and the Environment and Energy Ministry interfered with the Energy Agency during reforms to electricity network charges, breaching separation of powers and the right to a healthy living environment. Transport & Clean Tech: Pošta Slovenije and Ljubljana launched Slovenia’s first trial of assisted robotic deliveries in the pedestrian old town, aiming to cut congestion and emissions while handling rising parcel volumes. Permits & Siting: Environment minister nominee Polona Rifelj says she wants faster siting procedures and building permits, and supports co-incineration while announcing an external review of Ljubljana’s CO project. Wildfire Readiness: The EU is ramping up wildfire preparedness for summer, deploying firefighters, aircraft and teams and using satellite mapping and risk forecasts. EV Charging Push (EU context): The EIB is partnering with Ireland to speed up nationwide EV charging rollout—an example of how EU climate funding is being used to scale infrastructure.