Judicial Overhaul: Serbia’s parliament is set for an emergency June 17 session to amend key “judicial laws” after Venice Commission feedback, including changes to the public prosecution system, judges, court jurisdiction, and even rules for fighting high-tech crime. Energy Storage Push: Wolf Theiss advised Eurus Energy on Hungary’s Baracska hybrid project—7.24 MW solar plus 5 MW/20 MWh battery storage—showing how renewables plus storage are becoming the next investment lane in the region. Battery Tech Patent: Beam Global says the European Patent Office granted it an EU patent for smart phase-change battery thermal management, aiming to improve safety and performance for electrified mobility and drone/robot power. EV & Hydrogen Charging Law Prep: Serbia is preparing a law to choose locations for a new network of chargers covering electric vehicles, hydrogen, and gas. Cross-border Tech & Science Ties: Serbia’s leaders met Georgia officials in Tbilisi, with talks covering trade and cooperation in “new technologies,” education, and scientific research. Human Rights & Courts: Serbia was condemned by the European Court of Human Rights over banning Falun Gong protests, adding pressure on Serbia’s civil liberties record. Forced Labor Trade Risk: U.S. Customs issued a Withhold Release Order on copper products made in Serbia by Serbia Zijin Copper D.O.O., citing forced-labor concerns. Health Cooperation: Egypt and Serbia discussed expanding healthcare collaboration, including digital health and technical-scientific exchange. Tourism & Industry: A Serbia-linked Interreg project discussion in Cyprus highlighted “industrial tourism” as a way to turn local production—wineries, farms, food and cosmetics—into visitor experiences. Cyber/Disinfo Watch: Finland’s information-resilience efforts against Russian narratives were profiled, underlining the region’s ongoing battle with online manipulation.