Nuclear Power Politics in Slovakia: Prime Minister Robert Fico says the state must settle ownership of JESS in September so Slovakia can move ahead with a new unit at Jaslovské Bohunice, while ČEZ rejects corruption speculation over the €189m valuation of its 49% stake and says the process was transparent and confirmed by Slovakia’s Finance Ministry. Fiscal Pressure: Slovakia’s Council for Budget Responsibility warns fiscal space is exhausted as debt climbs above 60% of GDP, with a risk of reaching around 75% by the end of the decade if no course correction is made. Energy & Renewables Shift: Eurostat data shows solar overtook hydropower in the EU electricity mix for the first time in 2025, highlighting how fast solar growth is reshaping generation. Water Stress Hits Industry: Drought is pushing European rivers and lakes to critical lows; Lake Zurich hit a record low, and the wider impact is already disrupting industrial transport, irrigation and electricity generation. Agriculture Under Strain: Slovakia’s agriculture minister will brief the government on drought damage and low milk prices, with fodder crops like maize for silage flagged as the biggest problem for livestock producers. EU Digital Enforcement: The EU’s e-Evidence rules now let investigators in member states demand digital data directly from tech firms with fast deadlines, changing how cross-border cases are handled. Czech Grid Storage: A 57 MW/120 MWh BESS in Czechia has gone online, aiming to support grid stability and ancillary services—another sign of storage moving from pilot to infrastructure.