AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEU wildfire readiness: The EU is ramping up summer fire response with 777 firefighters, 22 aircraft and 5 helicopters, plus 24/7 risk tracking and Copernicus mapping as 2025 burned a record 1 million hectares. EV incentives gap: A new Transport & Environment analysis says only 9 of 27 EU states give companies clear tax incentives to switch from fossil cars to EVs, risking longer oil dependence. Green claims enforcement: The European Commission has opened infringement procedures against 20 Member States, including Slovenia, for not fully transposing EU rules on green claims and sustainability labels ahead of a September 2026 start. Local environment policy (Slovenia): Environment and spatial planning nominee Polona Rifelj says she would speed up siting and building permits and supports co-incineration, while announcing an external review of Ljubljana’s controversial CO project. Coastal habitat change: Portorož’s main beach will be upgraded with white pebbles from the Soča River, with marine-life conditions considered, but critics warn it shouldn’t become a trend along the Slovenian coast. Biodiversity & roads: Research highlights wildlife-vehicle collisions peaking in spring and links collision risk to traffic volume and speed—relevant for safer driving and habitat protection.
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