FIFA Governance: France withdraws support for Gianni Infantino’s FIFA re-election, citing broken trust and opposition to his plan to involve private funds linked to US political circles. Slovenia–Israel Diplomacy: Israel opened its first embassy in Ljubljana as Slovenia shifts policy under PM Janez Janša, drawing large pro-Palestinian protests and raising questions for EU alignment amid settlement-trade sanctions. Energy Transition & Infrastructure: ELES, Plinovodi and Yokogawa signed an MoU to build a hydrogen ecosystem, including a demo hydrogen plant tied to electricity and gas networks and digital coordination for system resilience. Renewables on Brownfields: HSE secured a permit for a 1.38 MWp solar plant at the former Kamnolom Zagorje landfill, with battery storage and Just Transition Fund support, targeting operation in 2027. EU Energy Regulation: ACER’s new director, Christof Lessenich, pitches MEPs on energy affordability while pushing for stronger EU control and better access to energy market data. Retail Media in Slovenia: Spar launches a retail media network using in-store screens in Hungary and Slovenia, creating a new ad revenue stream via targeted campaigns. Business Mobility & Visas: The US published the full E-2 investor visa eligibility list, while the UK clarified what ETA holders from 82 countries can and can’t do in Britain.