Zero-Carbon Transition in Zasavje: Slovenia opened a new €32m Centre for Development, Demonstration and Training for Carbon-Free Technologies in Kisovec, backed largely by the EU Just Transition Fund, aiming to scale battery, hydrogen and other carbon-free solutions and help a former coal region reinvent itself. Border Security Shift: Slovenia lifted temporary border controls with Croatia and Hungary, ending stationary checks and dismantling equipment after the government said the earlier security risks no longer justify the measures. EU Consumer Greenwashing Rules: The European Commission launched infringement steps against 20 EU member states for missing the deadline to transpose the EmpCo Directive on environmental claims, pushing for clearer, better-protected information to curb greenwashing. Energy Costs Watch: A new global comparison highlights how residential electricity prices vary wildly, with Europe featuring among the highest-cost markets—useful context for Slovenia’s clean-energy affordability debate. Regional Cyber Cooperation: Slovenia joined a major Adriatic+ cyber exercise in Croatia, part of broader regional readiness efforts. Global Peace Index: Slovenia appears in the top five most peaceful countries in 2026, while Iceland remains #1—an indirect reminder that stability and social trust underpin long-term environmental progress.