Coastal Conservation Under Pressure (Albania): Albania’s push to override environmental licensing for major renewable projects and to privatize protected coastal areas is raising alarms that habitats and endangered species will be sacrificed for “national interest.” Renewables vs. Rules (Portugal/ EU context): A reported plan to sidestep expert agency decisions under the EU RED III framework echoes wider concerns across the region about weak safeguards for biodiversity. Pollinators & Power Lines: A study links electromagnetic field exposure from high-voltage transmission towers to stress in honeybees, worse visitation, and reduced pollination and plant reproduction—adding urgency to how energy infrastructure is sited. Montenegro–EU Momentum: France reiterated strong political support for Montenegro’s EU path, while EU enlargement talks remain in focus as Montenegro prepares for the next phase of accession negotiations. Transport Upgrade (Montenegro): Stadler will supply ŽPCG with three four-car electric FLIRT units, boosting cross-border rail connectivity with Serbia. Tourism Leadership (Montenegro): The European Travel Commission met in Kotor Bay, re-electing Miguel Sanz and spotlighting sustainability and destination branding. Migration Strain (Bosnia): Bosnia faces a sharp rise in illegal migration arrivals, intensifying pressure on reception capacity and smuggling crackdowns along the Western Balkan route.