EU Enlargement Talks: EU diplomats agreed to open the “external relations” negotiation cluster for Ukraine and Moldova, with a formal signing expected on 14 July—Hungary’s earlier veto is still shaping the pace. Hungarian Energy & Industry: Paks Nuclear Power Plant is resuming full output after Danube water temperatures dropped enough to meet cooling limits. Battery Supply Chain Shock: Hungary ordered a complete shutdown of Semcorp Hungary’s Debrecen battery-separator plant over serious fire-safety deficiencies. EU Funding for Energy: The Commission and EIB approved a €2.5bn Modernisation Fund package across 11 states, including Hungary’s €552.3m for energy-efficiency upgrades. Transport & Rail Procurement: Hungary’s Transport Ministry defended diesel locomotive and freight wagon purchases as refurbished, warranty-backed “value for money,” rejecting claims they’re outdated. Health & Workforce Safety: PM Péter Magyar ordered an investigation into postal workers who died on duty during the heatwave. Medical Innovation: Szeged surgeons implanted a new heart-valve vascular prosthesis approach—first in Europe, third worldwide. Heatwave Impact: Europe’s record heat is linked to thousands of excess deaths, underlining pressure on power and public services.