CATL Pollution Probe in Debrecen: Hungary’s environmental authority has launched proceedings against Chinese-owned CATL after green-colored liquid was illegally discharged from a sewer line at its Debrecen battery plant on May 5; authorities say CATL stopped the pollution, but fines are expected and an extraordinary investigation into possible contamination is ongoing. EU Energy Efficiency Pressure: The European Commission has sent Hungary and Romania a reasoned opinion demanding they transpose revised EU energy efficiency rules into national law, warning of possible court action and penalties if they miss the two-month deadline. Battery Waste Court Fight: Bátonyterenye has sued to block the expansion of SungEel Hitech’s battery processing plant and won a court order halting operations until the case is resolved, citing public interest in a healthy environment. Drought Worsens for Crops: HungaroMet reports worsening agricultural drought as rainfall has been patchy, leaving much of the Great Plain and northeastern Transdanubia critically dry in deeper soil layers. Climate-linked Food Safety Campaign: An EU-funded project, HOLiFOOD, is launching a digital campaign ahead of World Food Safety Day to explain how climate change can raise food safety risks across the supply chain. Energy Storage Boom Signal: CATL expects energy storage to reach half of its global battery sales by 2030, reflecting fast-growing demand for renewables plus storage. Water Crisis and Battery Boom Backlash: Coverage links Hungary’s water shortage to years of promises to water-hungry Chinese battery plants, arguing drought and industrial demand are forcing tougher choices under the new government.