Zero-Carbon Transition in Zasavje: Slovenia opened a €32m Centre for Development, Demonstration and Training for Carbon-Free Technologies in Kisovec, a major Just Transition Fund-backed step to scale battery, hydrogen and other carbon-free solutions and help a former coal region reinvent itself. Border Policy Shift: Slovenia ended temporary border controls with Croatia and Hungary, dismantling the on-site checks and equipment after the government said the original security reasons no longer justify stationary monitoring. EU Consumer Greenwashing Crackdown: The European Commission launched infringement steps against 20 EU states for late transposition of the EmpCo Directive, aimed at better protection against unfair environmental claims and circularity labels. Forest Cover Snapshot: A World Bank-backed look at Europe’s forests highlights how climate and land use shape landscapes, with Slovenia among the most forested countries (about 61%). Cooling Costs Warning: New data shows electricity prices and cooling affordability vary sharply across Europe, with higher costs hitting households hardest. Biodiversity & Resilient Forests: An EU-funded project is testing more diverse tree species and genetic mixes across Europe to build forests that can better handle future climate stress.