Water Crisis & Industry: Hungary’s water shortage is being linked to years of promises to Chinese battery makers, with drought and soaring industrial demand now forcing painful choices under new leadership. Climate & Food Safety: An EU-funded HOLiFOOD project is rolling out a digital campaign ahead of World Food Safety Day to explain how warmer weather and extreme events can raise risks from bacteria and crop toxins. EU Enlargement Politics: EU-Western Balkans talks in Tivat put accession progress in focus, with Marta Kos saying Montenegro and Albania are moving into next phases. Energy Storage Boom: CATL expects energy storage to reach 50% of global battery sales by 2030, driven by renewables and grid-side storage needs, with plants in Hungary and Germany. EU Funds Unlocking: Hungary’s deal to lift its veto on Ukraine’s EU path is tied to an agreement to unlock €16.4bn in EU funds. Built Environment Standards: BREEAM V7 is launched with tighter decarbonization and lifecycle carbon tracking, pushing “net-zero ready” building claims. Local Environment Watch: Lake Balaton’s Velence area faces serious risk of becoming neither swimmable nor navigable. Public Health Tech: TOMI secured more EU approvals for its Binary Ionization Technology disinfectant, including authorization in Hungary. Sports & Climate Context: Heat and extreme weather are flagged as a World Cup obstacle, shaping planning for athletes and fans.