/* ==========================================================================
   GREEN-HET Design System
   Aesthetic: Scandinavian / Nordic Minimalist, Calm Pastel Green, Flat & Polished
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Core Color Palette - With vibrant Lime Pop & Hydrogen Blue Accent */
  --primary: #1F6B45;             /* Deep lush green */
  --primary-hover: #165335;
  --primary-dark: #14492F;        /* Deep contrast forest green */
  --primary-light: #EEF8F1;       /* Soft pastel sage-mint */
  --primary-light-border: #D2EBD9;
  
  --lime-pop: #8CE236;            /* Fresh, energetic lime pop */
  --lime-pop-hover: #78C928;
  --lime-pastel: #F0FBDC;         /* Soft lime-tinted pastel surface */
  --lime-border: #CEF29B;
  --lime-text: #3F750C;
  
  --blue-accent: #0284C7;         /* Hydrogen Sky Blue */
  --blue-accent-hover: #0369A1;
  --blue-light: #E0F2FE;          /* Soft hydrogen pastel tint */
  --blue-border: #BAE6FD;
  --blue-text: #026AA0;

  --dark: #121F17;                /* Deep Charcoal Slate for Headings */
  --dark-muted: #4F6154;          /* Readable Muted Slate Green */

  --bg-page: #FAFBF9;             /* Natural Soft Off-White Page BG */
  --surface: #FFFFFF;
  --surface-alt: #F3F8F5;
  
  --border: #E1ECE5;
  --border-subtle: #EDF4EF;
  
  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  
  /* Radii & Shadows */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 18px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;
  
  --shadow-subtle: 0 1px 3px rgba(22, 36, 27, 0.04);
  --shadow-hover: 0 6px 18px rgba(22, 36, 27, 0.06);
  --transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out;
  
  --max-width: 1200px;
}

/* Base Resets */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--dark-muted);
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

a {
  color: var(--primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-hover);
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  left: 20px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: top 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 15px;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Navigation (Two Logos, Clean & Flat, No Top Utility Bar)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.84);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(225, 236, 229, 0.5);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(10, 25, 18, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 12px 0;
  transition: padding 0.25s ease;
}

.site-header.scrolled .header-inner {
  padding: 8px 0;
}

.brand-logos {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 76px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, height 0.25s ease;
}

.brand-logo-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.brand-logo-eu {
  height: 60px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, height 0.25s ease;
}

.brand-logo-eu:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.logo-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 56px;
  background-color: var(--border);
  transition: height 0.25s ease;
}

.site-header.scrolled .brand-logo-img {
  height: 64px;
}

.site-header.scrolled .brand-logo-eu {
  height: 50px;
}

.site-header.scrolled .logo-divider {
  height: 46px;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
}

.nav-links li a {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--dark-muted);
  padding: 6px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-links li a:hover,
.nav-links li.active a {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.nav-links li.active a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.header-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-hover);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-lime {
  background-color: var(--lime-pop);
  color: #081810;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-color: var(--lime-pop);
}

.btn-lime:hover {
  background-color: var(--lime-pop-hover);
  color: #081810;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(140, 226, 54, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-blue {
  background-color: var(--blue-accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--blue-accent);
}

.btn-blue:hover {
  background-color: var(--blue-accent-hover);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-glass-white {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.btn-glass-white:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-color: var(--lime-pop);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  border-color: var(--border);
  color: var(--dark);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
  background-color: var(--primary-light);
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--dark);
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section (Fullscreen with Background Image, Dark Overlay & Stats Inside)
   ========================================================================== */
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 90px;
}

.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 80px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background-color: #06150F;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 18, 12, 0.74) 0%, rgba(7, 25, 17, 0.82) 50%, rgba(5, 16, 22, 0.95) 100%),
    url('../assets/hero-bg.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 60px 0 25px;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: auto auto;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px 0;
}

.hero-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--lime-pop);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(140, 226, 54, 0.45);
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.color-lime-pop {
  color: var(--lime-pop);
}

.color-blue-pop {
  color: #38BDF8;
}

.hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #E2ECE5;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 740px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Bottom Container for Stats and Scroll Indicator */
.hero-bottom-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Transparent Glass Stats Container (Inside Hero, White Border & Subtle Shadow) */
.hero-stats-glass {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.hero-stats-glass .stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.stat-card-glass {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.stat-card-glass:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -10px;
  top: 15%;
  height: 70%;
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
}

.stat-card-glass .stat-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  background: rgba(140, 226, 54, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(140, 226, 54, 0.45);
  color: var(--lime-pop);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.stat-card-glass .stat-icon.stat-icon-blue {
  background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.22);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
  color: #38BDF8;
}

.stat-card-glass:hover .stat-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.stat-card-glass .stat-number-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.stat-card-glass .stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.55rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat-card-glass:nth-child(1) .stat-value,
.stat-card-glass:nth-child(3) .stat-value {
  color: var(--lime-pop);
}

.stat-card-glass:nth-child(2) .stat-value,
.stat-card-glass:nth-child(4) .stat-value {
  color: #38BDF8;
}

.stat-card-glass .stat-suffix {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #38BDF8;
}

.stat-card-glass .stat-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #E2ECE5;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* White Animated Scroll Down Indicator */
.hero-scroll-indicator {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.hero-scroll-indicator a {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.hero-scroll-indicator a:hover {
  color: var(--lime-pop);
}

.scroll-mouse {
  width: 22px;
  height: 36px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  border-radius: 12px;
  position: relative;
}

.scroll-wheel {
  width: 4px;
  height: 7px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 2px;
  position: absolute;
  top: 5px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  animation: mouseScroll 1.6s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes mouseScroll {
  0% { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, 0); }
  50% { opacity: 0.3; transform: translate(-50%, 8px); }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: translate(-50%, 12px); }
}

.scroll-text {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

/* Page Banner for Sub-pages */
.page-banner {
  background-color: var(--primary-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--primary-light-border);
  padding: 55px 0 65px;
  text-align: center;
}

.page-banner h1 {
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.page-banner p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: var(--dark-muted);
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--dark-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section Layouts & Utilities
   ========================================================================== */
.section {
  padding: 70px 0;
}

.section-alt {
  background-color: var(--surface-alt);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.section-head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
}

.section-kicker {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.section-head h2 {
  font-size: 2.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-head p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--dark-muted);
  text-align: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Home Page About Intro & Stat Highlights
   ========================================================================== */
.about-hero-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 36px;
}

.about-text-col {
  max-width: 100%;
}

.about-text-col h2 {
  font-size: 2.15rem;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-top: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.about-text-col .lead-text {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.about-text-col p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--dark-muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-align: justify;
}

.about-stats-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  width: 100%;
}

.stat-highlight-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.stat-highlight-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(31, 107, 69, 0.08);
}

.stat-highlight-card .stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.stat-highlight-card .stat-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--dark-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .about-stats-col {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .about-stats-col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Flat Cards & Pillars
   ========================================================================== */
.cards-grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.cards-grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.cards-grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.flat-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.flat-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.flat-card-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.flat-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.flat-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--dark-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex-grow: 1;
  text-align: justify;
}

.flat-card-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Strategic Pillars Cards: Center align all contents */
#overview .flat-card {
  text-align: center;
  align-items: center;
}

#overview .flat-card .flat-card-icon {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

#overview .flat-card p {
  text-align: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Joint MSc Spotlight (Dark Asymmetric Random Gradient with Pattern)
   ========================================================================== */
.msc-box,
.msc-box-dark {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #061922;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 1.2px, transparent 1.2px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 20%, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.3) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 14% 82%, rgba(140, 226, 54, 0.2) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(31, 107, 69, 0.25) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(138deg, #071926 0%, #0A2F22 55%, #051612 100%);
  background-size: 22px 22px, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 48px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(5, 20, 15, 0.15);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.msc-box-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.msc-box .section-kicker,
.msc-box-dark .section-kicker {
  color: var(--lime-pop);
  font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(140, 226, 54, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(140, 226, 54, 0.35);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.msc-box-content h3 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-top: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.msc-box-content p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #D6E8DF;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-align: justify;
}

.msc-track-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.track-tag {
  background-color: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-light-border);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.track-tag:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.track-tag.tag-blue {
  background-color: var(--blue-light);
  border-color: var(--blue-border);
  color: var(--blue-text);
}

.track-tag.tag-blue:hover {
  background-color: var(--blue-accent);
  border-color: var(--blue-accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Dark container variant for track-tags */
.msc-box .track-tag,
.msc-box-coming-soon .track-tag,
.section-news-dark .track-tag {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #E6F8DC;
  border: 1px solid rgba(140, 226, 54, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.msc-box .track-tag:hover,
.msc-box-coming-soon .track-tag:hover,
.section-news-dark .track-tag:hover {
  background-color: rgba(140, 226, 54, 0.2);
  border-color: var(--lime-pop);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.msc-box .track-tag.tag-blue,
.msc-box-coming-soon .track-tag.tag-blue,
.section-news-dark .track-tag.tag-blue {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  color: #E0F2FE;
}

.msc-box .track-tag.tag-blue:hover,
.msc-box-coming-soon .track-tag.tag-blue:hover,
.section-news-dark .track-tag.tag-blue:hover {
  background-color: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.25);
  border-color: #38BDF8;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.msc-summary-table {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 26px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.msc-table-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 11px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.msc-table-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.msc-table-row .t-label {
  color: #B2CEBD;
}

.msc-table-row .t-val {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MSc Coming Soon Badges, Boxes & Layouts
   ========================================================================== */
.badge-nav-soon {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  background: rgba(140, 226, 54, 0.22);
  color: #2e7d32;
  border: 1px solid rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.4);
  padding: 1px 7px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-left: 6px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.site-header .btn-primary .badge-nav-soon {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.footer-nav .badge-nav-soon {
  background: rgba(140, 226, 54, 0.15);
  color: var(--lime-pop);
  border-color: rgba(140, 226, 54, 0.3);
}

.msc-box-coming-soon {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.msc-soon-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(140, 226, 54, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(140, 226, 54, 0.4);
  color: var(--lime-pop);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.msc-soon-notice {
  background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  color: #E0F2FE;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.msc-soon-notice i {
  color: #38BDF8;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Dedicated MSc Page Coming Soon Layout */
.msc-coming-soon-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(5, 20, 15, 0.05);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.msc-coming-soon-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--lime-pop) 50%, var(--blue-accent) 100%);
}

.msc-soon-badge-large {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(31, 107, 69, 0.25);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.msc-coming-soon-card h2 {
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.msc-coming-soon-card .lead-text {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.msc-coming-soon-card p {
  color: var(--dark-muted);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-align: justify;
}

.msc-soon-highlights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
  margin: 32px 0;
}

.soon-highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: #F8FAF9;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.soon-highlight-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.soon-highlight-item .highlight-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.soon-highlight-item h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.soon-highlight-item p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--dark-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
  text-align: justify;
}

.msc-soon-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071926 0%, #0A2F22 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px 32px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.msc-soon-cta-banner h3 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.msc-soon-cta-banner p {
  color: #D6E8DF;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
}

.msc-soon-cta-banner .cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Partners Grid (Consortium & Associated Partners)
   ========================================================================== */
.partner-filters {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.partner-filters .filter-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--dark-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.partner-filters .filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.partner-filters .filter-btn.active {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(31, 107, 69, 0.25);
}

.news-filters {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.news-filters .filter-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--dark-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.news-filters .filter-btn.active,
.news-filters .filter-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.partner-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.partner-item {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 18px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, opacity 0.35s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 240px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  position: relative;
}

.partner-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.partner-logo-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 82px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.partner-logo {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 68px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.partner-item:hover .partner-logo {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.partner-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--primary-light);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.partner-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.partner-role {
  font-size: 0.81rem;
  color: var(--dark-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   News Cards (With Featured Image Thumbnail Support)
   ========================================================================== */
.news-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.news-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.news-card-thumb {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #071911;
}

.news-card-thumb img,
.news-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.news-card:hover .news-card-thumb img,
.news-card:hover .news-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.news-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  z-index: 2;
  background: rgba(14, 38, 26, 0.88);
  color: var(--lime-pop);
  border: 1px solid rgba(140, 226, 54, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.news-card-badge.tag-blue {
  background: rgba(2, 44, 69, 0.88);
  color: #38BDF8;
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45);
}

.news-card-header {
  background-color: var(--primary-light);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--primary-light-border);
}

.news-category-tag {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-light-border);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.news-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--dark-muted);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.news-card-meta i {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.news-date {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--dark-muted);
}

.news-card-body {
  padding: 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.news-card-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.news-card-body h3 a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.news-card-body h3 a:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.news-card-body p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--dark-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  text-align: justify;
}

.news-card-link {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: gap 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.news-card-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary-hover);
  gap: 9px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Dark Section for Latest Updates (Home) - Asymmetric Gradient with Pattern
   ========================================================================== */
.section-news-dark {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #061912;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 1.2px, transparent 1.2px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 30%, rgba(140, 226, 54, 0.16) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 70%, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.22) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #061610 0%, #09282D 55%, #051419 100%);
  background-size: 22px 22px, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 85px 0 95px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-news-dark .section-head {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.section-news-dark .section-kicker {
  color: var(--lime-pop);
  font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(140, 226, 54, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(140, 226, 54, 0.35);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.section-news-dark .section-head h2 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.section-news-dark .section-head p {
  color: #C8DCD1;
}

.section-news-dark .cards-grid-3 {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.section-news-dark .news-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--dark);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.section-news-dark .news-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--lime-pop);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.section-news-dark .news-card-header {
  background: #F8FBF9;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.section-news-dark .news-category-tag {
  background: var(--lime-pastel);
  border: 1px solid var(--lime-border);
  color: var(--lime-text);
}

.section-news-dark .news-category-tag.tag-blue {
  background: var(--blue-light);
  border-color: var(--blue-border);
  color: var(--blue-text);
}

.section-news-dark .news-date {
  color: var(--dark-muted);
}

.section-news-dark .news-card-meta {
  color: var(--dark-muted);
}

.section-news-dark .news-card-meta i {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.section-news-dark .news-card-body h3 {
  color: var(--dark);
}

.section-news-dark .news-card-body h3 a {
  color: var(--dark);
}

.section-news-dark .news-card-body h3 a:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.section-news-dark .news-card-body p {
  color: var(--dark-muted);
}

.section-news-dark .news-card-link {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.section-news-dark .news-card-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary-hover);
}

.section-news-dark .btn-outline {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.section-news-dark .btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--lime-pop);
  color: var(--lime-pop);
  background: rgba(140, 226, 54, 0.12);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Homepage Special Notice Banner (Dark Green, 100-200px High, CMS Updatable)
   ========================================================================== */
.home-notice-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #092116 0%, #0F3323 50%, #081D13 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(140, 226, 54, 0.25);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(140, 226, 54, 0.25);
  padding: 34px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.home-notice-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 18% 50%, rgba(140, 226, 54, 0.08) 0%, transparent 45%),
                    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 50%, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.notice-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 28px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.notice-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex: 1;
}

.notice-icon-box {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(140, 226, 54, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(140, 226, 54, 0.4);
  color: var(--lime-pop);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: noticePulse 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes noticePulse {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(140, 226, 54, 0.3);
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(140, 226, 54, 0);
  }
}

.notice-text-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.notice-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.notice-pill {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(140, 226, 54, 0.2);
  color: var(--lime-pop);
  border: 1px solid rgba(140, 226, 54, 0.5);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.notice-pill-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--lime-pop);
  animation: beaconBlink 1.4s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes beaconBlink {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.3; transform: scale(0.7); }
}

.notice-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

.notice-message {
  color: #D3E7DC;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.notice-right {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.notice-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background-color: var(--lime-pop);
  color: #07170E !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(140, 226, 54, 0.35);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.notice-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--lime-pop-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(140, 226, 54, 0.5);
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .notice-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .notice-right {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .notice-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Prominent / Featured News Card Styles (Flashing Ribbon & Glowing Border)
   ========================================================================== */
.news-card-prominent {
  position: relative;
  border: 2px solid var(--lime-pop);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(140, 226, 54, 0.25), 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  animation: prominentGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes prominentGlow {
  0% {
    border-color: rgba(140, 226, 54, 0.6);
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(140, 226, 54, 0.2);
  }
  100% {
    border-color: var(--lime-pop);
    box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(140, 226, 54, 0.45);
  }
}

.flashing-ribbon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  z-index: 4;
  background: var(--lime-pop);
  color: #06170E;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.7px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  animation: flashPill 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes flashPill {
  0%, 100% {
    background-color: var(--lime-pop);
    color: #06170E;
    transform: scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    color: var(--primary);
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact Details (NO Form, Clean Direct Details)
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.contact-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.contact-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.contact-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.contact-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.contact-card .contact-institution {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.contact-card .contact-person {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.contact-card .contact-person span {
  display: block;
}

.contact-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--dark-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  text-align: justify;
}

.contact-list {
  list-style: none;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.contact-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--dark);
}

.contact-list li a {
  color: var(--primary);
  word-break: break-all;
}

.contact-list li a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.contact-list li i {
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Social Media Channels in Contact Section */
.contact-social-bar {
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.contact-social-info h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-social-info p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--dark-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.contact-social-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.social-pill-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--surface-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--dark);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.social-pill-btn i {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.social-pill-btn.social-fb:hover {
  background: #1877F2;
  border-color: #1877F2;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.social-pill-btn.social-yt:hover {
  background: #FF0000;
  border-color: #FF0000;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.social-pill-btn.social-li:hover {
  background: #0A66C2;
  border-color: #0A66C2;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.social-pill-btn.social-x:hover {
  background: #000000;
  border-color: #000000;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Site Footer (Clean & Simple, No Big EU Banner)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 60px 0 0;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
}

.footer-disclaimer {
  padding: 20px 0 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--dark-muted);
  text-align: justify;
}

.footer-disclaimer strong {
  color: var(--dark);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-col p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--dark-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-nav {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-nav li a {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--dark-muted);
}

.footer-nav li a:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
  padding-left: 3px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 20px 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--dark-muted);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.admin-portal-link {
  color: var(--dark-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  opacity: 0.65;
  transition: var(--transition);
  margin-left: 8px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.admin-portal-link:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   News Article Detail & Rich-Text Body Styles (CMS Compatible)
   ========================================================================== */
/* Modern Editorial Full-Width Article Hero */
.article-hero {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 520px;
  background-color: #081B11;
  background-position: center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 80px 0 60px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.article-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(6, 20, 13, 0.45) 0%,
    rgba(6, 20, 13, 0.72) 45%,
    rgba(5, 17, 11, 0.94) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

.article-hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.article-hero-header {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.article-hero-header .article-breadcrumbs {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #A9C9B7;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.article-hero-header .article-breadcrumbs a {
  color: #C8E3D4;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.article-hero-header .article-breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--lime-pop);
}

.article-hero-header .article-breadcrumbs .breadcrumb-sep {
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.article-hero-header .article-breadcrumbs .current {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.article-hero-header .article-meta-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.article-hero-header .article-meta-item {
  color: #CBE5D7;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.article-hero-header .article-meta-item i {
  color: var(--lime-pop);
}

.article-hero-header .article-title {
  font-size: 2.7rem;
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Glassmorphic Summary Card inside Hero */
.article-summary-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--lime-pop);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px 26px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.article-summary-card p {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #EBF7F0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-weight: 400;
  text-align: justify;
}

/* Clean Understated Author & Share Bar in Hero */
.article-hero-author-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #B2D1C1;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.article-hero-author-strip .article-author-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.article-hero-author-strip .author-avatar {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(140, 226, 54, 0.18);
  color: var(--lime-pop);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(140, 226, 54, 0.35);
}

.article-hero-author-strip .author-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.article-hero-author-strip .author-role {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #A1C4B1;
}

.article-hero-author-strip .article-share {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.article-hero-author-strip .article-share span {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #A9C9B7;
  margin-right: 2px;
}

.article-hero-author-strip .share-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.article-hero-author-strip .share-btn:hover {
  background: var(--lime-pop);
  color: #06170E;
  border-color: var(--lime-pop);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.article-main-body {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Rich-Text Content Body */
.article-content {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: #1F2D24;
}

.article-content p {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-align: justify;
}

.article-content h2 {
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  margin: 44px 0 18px;
  color: var(--dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-light-border);
}

.article-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin: 32px 0 14px;
  color: var(--dark);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.article-content ul,
.article-content ol {
  margin: 0 0 24px 24px;
}

.article-content li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.article-content blockquote {
  margin: 35px 0;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  background: #F4FAF6;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--dark);
}

.article-content blockquote cite {
  display: block;
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-top: 12px;
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* Data Tables in Rich Text */
.article-content .table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin: 32px 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.article-content table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.article-content th {
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-light-border);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.article-content td {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--dark);
}

.article-content tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.article-content tr:nth-child(even) td {
  background: #F8FAF9;
}

/* Callout Box */
.article-callout {
  background: #F0FDF4;
  border: 1px solid #BBF7D0;
  border-left: 4px solid #16A34A;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px 26px;
  margin: 32px 0;
}

.article-callout-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #166534;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.article-callout p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #14532D;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.65;
  text-align: justify;
}

/* Document Download Card */
.article-doc-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin: 32px 0;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.article-doc-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.article-doc-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: #FEF2F2;
  color: #DC2626;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

/* Article Tags & Sharing */
.article-footer-bar {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 45px auto 50px;
  padding-top: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.article-tags {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.article-tag {
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--dark-muted);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.article-tag:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
}

.article-share {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.article-share span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark-muted);
}

.share-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.share-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Article Pagination (Next / Previous) */
.article-pagination {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

.pagination-card {
  padding: 20px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.pagination-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.pagination-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.pagination-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Related Stories Section */
.related-news-section {
  background: var(--surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 60px 0 80px;
}

.btn-cta-active,
.btn-primary.active {
  background-color: var(--primary) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--lime-pop), 0 4px 16px rgba(31, 107, 69, 0.45) !important;
  border-color: var(--lime-pop) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.mobile-only-link {
  display: none;
}

.btn-text-short {
  display: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */

/* Large Tablets & Small Laptops (1025px – 1200px) */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .brand-logo-img { height: 68px; }
  .brand-logo-eu { height: 54px; }
  .logo-divider { height: 50px; }
  .brand-logos { gap: 16px; }
  .nav-links { gap: 18px; }
  .header-cta .btn { padding: 9px 16px; font-size: 0.86rem; }
}

/* Standard Tablets Landscape (921px – 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero h1 { font-size: 2.6rem; }
  .cards-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
  .partner-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
  .msc-box { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
  .nav-links { gap: 14px; }
  .nav-links li a { font-size: 0.88rem; }
}

/* Tablets Portrait & Mobile Navigation Switch (<= 920px) */
@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(10, 25, 18, 0.12);
    gap: 12px;
    z-index: 1000;
  }

  .nav-links.nav-open {
    display: flex;
  }

  .nav-links li {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-links li a {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--dark);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(225, 236, 229, 0.4);
  }

  .nav-links li.active a {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
  }

  .nav-links li.active a::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: #FFFFFF;
    color: var(--dark);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
  }

  .mobile-toggle:hover {
    background: var(--primary-light);
    color: var(--primary);
    border-color: var(--primary-light-border);
  }

  .mobile-only-link {
    display: block;
  }

  .brand-logo-img { height: 58px; }
  .brand-logo-eu { height: 44px; }
  .logo-divider { height: 40px; }
  .brand-logos { gap: 14px; }
}

/* Mobile Devices & Phablets (<= 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero { min-height: auto; padding: 50px 0 30px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 2.1rem; }
  .hero-lead { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 26px; }
  .page-banner { padding: 42px 0 46px; }
  .page-banner h1 { font-size: 1.85rem; }
  .cards-grid-4, .cards-grid-3, .cards-grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .partner-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 10px; }
  .brand-logo-img { height: 52px; }
  .brand-logo-eu { height: 38px; }
  .logo-divider { height: 34px; }
  .brand-logos { gap: 10px; }
  .article-title { font-size: 1.85rem; line-height: 1.3; }
  .article-lead { font-size: 1.05rem; }
  .article-pagination { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .article-footer-bar { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; }
  .article-featured-image { margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .article-doc-box { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* Mobile Phones (<= 576px) */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .container { padding: 0 16px; }
  .btn-text-full { display: none; }
  .btn-text-short { display: inline; }
  .brand-logo-img { height: 44px; }
  .brand-logo-eu { height: 32px; }
  .logo-divider { height: 28px; }
  .brand-logos { gap: 8px; }
  .header-cta { gap: 8px; }
  .header-cta .btn { padding: 7px 11px; font-size: 0.8rem; gap: 6px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 1.8rem; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 10px; }
  .hero-actions .btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
  .msc-summary-table { padding: 18px 14px; }
  .msc-table-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; padding: 8px 0; }
  .msc-table-row .t-val { text-align: left; }
  .partner-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .filter-btn { padding: 6px 14px; font-size: 0.8rem; }
  .partner-filters, .news-filters { gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
}

/* Small Handhelds & Narrow Mobile (<= 380px) */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .brand-logo-img { height: 38px; }
  .brand-logo-eu { height: 26px; }
  .logo-divider { height: 24px; }
  .brand-logos { gap: 6px; }
  .header-cta { gap: 6px; }
  .header-cta .btn { padding: 6px 9px; font-size: 0.74rem; gap: 4px; }
  .mobile-toggle { width: 34px; height: 34px; font-size: 1rem; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 1.55rem; }
  .page-banner h1 { font-size: 1.55rem; }
  .article-title { font-size: 1.55rem; }
  .article-header { padding: 25px 0 16px; }
}