Environmental Enforcement: Montenegro’s toxic red-mud basins and other pollution cases show weak deterrence: inspectors say Weg Kolektor’s alkaline waste dust has been blowing over nearby villages for years, while prosecutors cite statute limits and the state plans a buyback; in Pljevlja, a heating plant kept operating despite repeated emissions above legal limits, leaving a case stuck in preliminary review. EU Accession Momentum: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says Albania and Montenegro are making steady, merit-based progress and backs a push to finish Montenegro’s accession talks by year-end, as Ireland’s EU presidency ramps up enlargement focus. EU Enlargement Politics: Ireland’s presidency priorities include competitiveness, values and security, with a targeted aim to sign Montenegro’s accession treaty during the six-month term. Industry & Infrastructure: A Montenegro highway project built by China has broken ground, adding to the north-south transport network. Tourism & Hospitality: Mamula Island by Banyan Tree opens its debut season in Montenegro, while Regent Porto Montenegro promotes speedboat access and a luxury summer push. Tech & Society: UNICEF reports Montenegro among countries where children are already using AI for learning and personal guidance, raising governance and safety concerns.