Hungary Politics & Economy: Hungary’s political shake-up deepened as the government’s first presidential pick withdrew, Fidesz rebranded itself as a resistance force, and Péter Magyar rolled out a sweeping reform agenda alongside a proposed EUR 10 billion rail modernisation push. Heatwave Watch: Another extreme heatwave is building across Europe, with forecasts pointing to possible 40°C+ in parts of France, Germany, Spain and central Europe, while Hungary faces a particularly high risk of prolonged scorching weather. Energy & Resilience: The heat is also turning into an energy stress test, with demand rising and rivers running low—raising pressure on economies and infrastructure. Central Europe Rail & Travel: Cross-border rail plans for 2026 are getting harder as major works disrupt the Vienna–Munich and Budapest–Munich corridors, forcing reroutes and added travel time. Logistics & Trade: Qatar Airways Cargo launched a Doha–Katowice freighter service, boosting Central Europe’s access to global air freight. Culture: Warsaw’s Gallery Weekend welcomes the Museum of Free Belarus as an official participant, debuting a solo exhibition in September. Business & Tech: PLG signed to acquire Romanian ticketing platform iaBilet, aiming to expand across Central and Eastern Europe.