Hungary Politics: President Tamás Sulyok has signed a constitutional amendment that ends his term early, clearing an Orbán-era obstacle but deepening the fight over Hungary’s rule of law as critics warn the change violates checks and balances. Germany Security & Society: Germany raised its threat posture to “high” and is set to debate a major overhaul of intelligence powers, including faster action in terrorism emergencies, while a separate surge in heat is linked to thousands of estimated heat-related deaths this year. Franco-German Defence: France and Germany announced Germany will join a French nuclear exercise with conventional forces, signaling tighter European deterrence cooperation as US commitments face uncertainty. Energy Transition: Hungary is expanding renewables with new battery storage in western Hungary to smooth solar-heavy grids, while Germany’s home battery boom grows alongside solar expansion and grid strain. Poland Migration & Tensions: Poland says attempted illegal crossings from Belarus have fallen sharply after border upgrades, and it also faces renewed strain in Ukrainian relations after a reported bus attack over speaking Ukrainian. Czech Watch: Czech fuel prices rose on the last day of the temporary price cap, and authorities say several Gripen jets will fly over Prague for a planned ceremonial flypast. Business: Merck plans downsizing at two Israeli R&D centers, while Tesla forecasts higher output at its Grünheide plant and plans thousands of new jobs.