EU Energy & Climate Policy: EU energy ministers agreed the Council’s negotiating position on the “European grids package,” aiming to modernise and expand infrastructure, speed up permitting, and strengthen cross-border links to support electrification and decarbonisation. Packaging Rules Pushback (Slovenia in the mix): Italy and seven EU countries, including Slovenia, asked the Commission for “greater clarity” on how the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation will be implemented from 12 August, warning that unclear obligations could force costly delays for businesses. Heatwave Pressure on Europe: Record-breaking heat continued to strain power grids and public services across Europe, with warnings issued in many countries and growing concerns about how buildings and infrastructure cope. Slovenia’s Energy Transition: Gen-I completed the acquisition of three utility-scale battery storage systems in Bulgaria, boosting its storage portfolio and underlining the role of batteries in integrating renewables. Geothermal for Central Europe: A look at geothermal’s potential in Central and Southeast Europe, especially for district heating, as countries seek steadier, import-independent clean heat. Biodiversity & Land Stewardship: Cambodia topped a global ranking for land and resource sustainability, with Slovenia also placing high—highlighting how protected areas and emissions performance shape environmental scores. Forecasting & Data Cooperation: ECMWF’s Machine Learning Project added new partners, including Slovenia’s ARSO, to improve weather and climate services. Local Industry Shift: Kansai Helios plans to relocate production from Croatia to Slovenia and Serbia, framing it as a more efficient long-term network. Sustainable Travel Demand: Trip.com data shows Europeans increasingly choose short breaks and “coolcations,” with Slovenia among the cooler-climate destinations gaining searches.