Schengen Tensions at the Slovenia Border: Italy says it’s looking to replace its Schengen border checks with Slovenia—once the current extension ends on Dec. 18—with “alternative, agreed-upon measures” like joint police patrols, after security concerns tied to the Ceuta crisis. EU Trade Push: Canadian PM Mark Carney urged Slovenia and nine other EU states to finish ratifying CETA, arguing the deal boosts resilience as ties with Washington wobble. Moldova–Slovenia Diplomacy: Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu met Slovenia’s President Nataša Pirc Musar in Ljubljana, highlighting Slovenia’s EU accession gains and pressing Moldova to keep moving on remaining negotiation clusters. Tech & Mobility Watch: Slovenia’s infrastructure minister Jernej Vrtovec tested Tesla Full Self-Driving Supervised in Ljubljana, calling it safe and efficient, while Tesla amplified the claim. Sports—Scotland Squad Shake-up: New Scotland coach Sébastien Pocognoli named a revamped Nations League squad including recalled striker Oli McBurnie and several uncapped players, saying he won’t “beg” those who aren’t committed. Culture & Media: The Adriatic Film and TV Awards 2026 announced nominees, with Slovenian-linked projects among the contenders, and a new regional series “Little Yugoslavia” is in development.