World Environment Day 2026: Azerbaijan hosted global climate warnings as UN chief António Guterres urged faster emissions cuts, methane action, and adaptation ahead of a likely temporary overshoot of 1.5°C. EU Enlargement & Security: EU-Western Balkans leaders met in Montenegro’s Tivat, with Montenegro pushing for accession momentum while a security dispute saw 87 Serbian nationals turned away over alleged summit risks. Serbia’s EU direction: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told Serbia to “decide” between the EU and non-EU poles, warning against swinging between Russia, China and Europe. Lithium supply chain: Europe is bringing online pilot processing plants for “sovereign” lithium, including hard-rock and geothermal extraction plus battery recycling—key for EV batteries and reduced dependence on China. Serbia–Korea trade deal: South Korea and Serbia signed a CEPA, removing tariffs on 90% of traded items and boosting cooperation in chips, EVs, and auto parts. Serbia–U.S. tech cooperation: Serbia’s diplomacy highlighted a long Serbia–U.S. relationship while pointing to future partnership areas including information technology and science. Energy project change in Banat: The Alibunar wind farm (168 MW) sale was completed, with Chinese-backed SANY taking majority control to supply clean power across southern Banat. Belgrade water emergency: City officials declared a water emergency after two wells went offline, saying drinking water remains safe. Serbian fintech export: Domestic startup Veli sold its crypto portfolio management system and source-code license to Danish fintech Penning, aiming to bring “autopilot” investing tech into the EU under MiCA rules.