Hungary’s Constitutional Shake-Up: Hungary’s parliament has approved a constitutional amendment to remove President Tamás Sulyok, with the vote passing 139–6 as Péter Magyar’s Tisza party moves to dismantle Orbán-era power structures; Sulyok has five days to sign or face impeachment, and Fidesz boycotted the session. EU Israel Settlements Trade Fight: EU action to restrict trade tied to illegal Israeli settlements is stuck in procedural wrangling over whether it’s a foreign-policy move requiring unanimity or a trade measure that could pass with a qualified majority. Ukrainian Protection Rules: The European Commission plans to tighten the temporary protection system for new Ukrainian applicants by requiring mobilization-exemption documents, with changes set to take effect in March 2027. Migration Mood in Hungary: A new analysis says nearly half of Hungarians would bar migrants from poorer countries entirely, with xenophobia and weak integration policy reinforcing each other. Domestic Culture & Daily Life: Balatonfüred’s Kisfaludy Beach won Best Beach on Lake Balaton at the Blue Wave awards; IKEA workers staged a strike causing checkout queues and order delays; and Budapest’s MiraTone Festival returns 22–30 August. International Intelligence Shock: Reports claim Israel tried to recruit former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad via secret meetings in Budapest, with the operation allegedly failing and ending in his detention.