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EU Politics & Accession: Hungarian PM Péter Magyar says Ukraine can’t open further EU accession clusters without concrete progress on the rights of Hungarians in Transcarpathia, warning that “performance-based” steps must be matched fairly across candidates. Road Safety & Rail Crossings: Poland proposes the EU’s toughest penalty for driving through red signals at railway level crossings: mandatory, non-discretionary three-month license suspensions on top of existing fines and points after a fatal crash and rising heavy-vehicle incidents. Climate & Cities: Prague will host Central Europe’s first Climate Week (Sept 14–20), with dozens of events linking research, finance and policy, including a sustainable finance summit. Security & Public Support: A new ECFR poll finds growing backing for higher European defense spending, but support is “conditional,” with many voters rejecting cuts to public budgets and doubts about US protection. Environment & Accountability: Czech authorities say hundreds of leaking chemical barrels have contaminated soil near Šumava National Park for years, prompting a criminal complaint over ignored warnings. Energy Grids & EVs: Siemens modeling suggests smart EV charging could cut needed urban distribution-grid reinforcement by about €10.6bn by 2030, though upgrades remain necessary. Regional Trade & Ports: Trieste backs extending Free Port customs rules to the Servola steelworks site, as nearly €200m is earmarked for remediation and rail works to boost Ro-Ro logistics. Business & Real Estate: Prague’s Marriott hotel has been sold for around €200m as part of the Millennium Plaza mixed-use development, with operations continuing under Marriott management. Science & Climate Records: Copernicus reports August 2026 as the joint warmest month on record, pushing global temperatures back above 1.5°C over pre-industrial levels. Politics & Intelligence: Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats for “unacceptable activities,” with analysts saying it could disrupt Kremlin intelligence networks in Central Europe.

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