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. Wildfire Preparedness (EU): The EU is ramping up summer wildfire response with hundreds of firefighters, aircraft and certified teams, plus 24/7 risk tracking and satellite mapping support. Climate & Transport Policy (EU): A new analysis warns that weak company car tax incentives leave many EU countries without clear signals to switch to EVs, risking long-term oil dependence. Renewables & Prices (Germany): Despite strong wind and solar growth, German households still pay among the highest electricity prices in the EU, highlighting the need for further clean generation. Green Claims Enforcement (EU): The European Commission has launched infringement procedures against 20 Member States, including Slovenia, for not fully transposing EU rules on green claims and sustainability labels. Biodiversity & Roads: Research highlights that wildlife-vehicle collisions rise with traffic volume and peak in spring, underlining the need for better road safety for animals. Local Nature Protest (Serbia): Protesters in Belgrade pushed for removal of a banner linked to the ruling party after claims it blocked protected bird nests. Urban Nature (Slovenia): Ljubljana’s environment minister nominee says she will speed up siting and building permits and commission an external review of the city’s controversial CO project. Zoo Update (Ljubljana): Ljubljana Zoo welcomed a female Nubian giraffe, the first in two decades.