Auto Industry Reshuffle: Volkswagen approved “Future Plan 2030,” including another 50,000 job cuts and a major rethink of its European production network as it battles weak demand and Chinese competition—an adjustment that will ripple through Central Europe’s auto supply chains. V4 Budget Push: Visegrád Four leaders met in Bratislava to coordinate positions for the EU’s next seven-year budget, cohesion and agriculture, energy prices, enlargement and migration, with a sharp debate over Hungary’s migration stance and EU funding fairness. Ukraine Refugees in Poland: A survey finds 51% of Ukrainian refugees in Poland plan to return, but most only after the war ends; security and stability in Ukraine top the list of conditions. Poland Border Enforcement: Poland plans mandatory, non-discretionary three-month driving license suspensions for passing red signals at railway level crossings, after a fatal crash and rising incidents. Poland Industry Expansion: Scanfil is expanding its Mysłowice electronics system-integration plant by 20% (6,000 sq m), with new capacity due in early 2028. Climate Week Prague: Prague will host Central Europe’s first Climate Week (Sept 14–20) with dozens of events on adaptation, water, energy, transport and sustainable finance.