Danube Drought Watch: Prolonged dry weather has pushed the Danube to record-low levels, exposing gravel beaches and even riverbed stretches in Hungary and nearby countries, disrupting shipping and tourism and raising fresh questions about drinking-water resilience in Budapest. EU Carbon Market: The European Commission proposes easing the EU ETS by slowing emissions-reduction requirements from 2031 and extending free allowances, while keeping the overall 2040 net-cut target—sparking debate over whether industry relief could weaken climate action. Hungary-China Scrutiny: Hungary has launched an investigation into a BYD investment deal negotiated by former foreign minister Péter Szijjártó, after accusations of conflict of interest and concerns over subsidies, tax breaks, permits and environmental exemptions. Wind Power Push: Hungary plans to expand wind grid-connection capacity to nearly 1,000 MW after strong investor interest, with tenders and storage integration expected to follow. Local Innovation for Sustainability: Budapest University of Economics unveiled an ecological footprint calculator tailored to Hungarian SMEs, aiming to help firms spot where they can cut impact and costs. Heat Pressure Across Europe: A wider European heatwave and drought backdrop is driving wildfire risk, emergency response strain, and mounting environmental and economic costs.