Slovenia’s Economy & Business Climate: Slovenia’s prime minister told the Strategic Council it wants “concrete, ambitious and realistic” proposals to cut red tape and boost competitiveness, warning that accumulated imbalances can’t be fixed overnight and that the international environment is getting more unpredictable. Banking Takeover Watch: Austria’s RBI says it has cleared the minimum acceptance threshold in its bid for Addiko, while Slovenia’s NLB keeps campaigning for shareholders ahead of the July 29 deadline. EU Competition & Media: The European Commission approved Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery deal with conditions, including divesting Paramount’s stake in UIP in the EEA and a 10-year restriction on certain Universal co-distribution arrangements. Digital Rights for Minors: France became the first EU country to ban social media for under-15s, with Slovenia among others considering similar steps as the EU weighs a possible bloc-wide approach. Sports & Public Life: Argentina fans escalated pressure on FIFA for a replay of the 2026 World Cup final after Spain’s win, citing alleged officiating bias involving Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić—while FIFA investigations into post-match clashes continue. Culture: The Sarajevo Film Festival unveiled its 32nd edition competition lineup, including regional premieres with Slovenian participation.