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Cyprus, leading the EU Council, will reject demands to slash the next EU budget, according to EU diplomats.
Nicosia plans to reveal new figures by June 10 and resist deep cuts to farming subsidies and regional payments.
The debate on the EU budget precedes a June summit on June 18–19 where leaders will weigh proposals.
The 2028–2034 budget proposal would increase overall spending, with some policies facing real-term reductions.
Germany and the Netherlands press for cuts, while a bloc including Italy, Spain, and Poland seeks higher subsidies.
Cyprus signaled possible minor cuts to the European Competitiveness Fund and the Global Europe Fund, totaling over 600 billion.
The 'friends of cohesion' group supports larger subsidies, complicating budget negotiations.
The Cypriot deputy minister for European affairs hinted at possible ‘landing zones’ on the most sensitive issues but offered few details.
The Commission’s proposal would reallocate resources toward defense and competitiveness, affecting traditional policies.

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Costa says this week’s EU summit with Western Balkans aims to show enlargement is real and achievable.
Costa calls enlargement a geostrategic interest and an investment in Europe’s peace and security.
The summit in Montenegro will include Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Serbia, and Montenegro.
The EU seeks reforms in candidate states amid concerns about Russia and China’s influence.
Ukraine and Moldova are also among the nations aspiring to join the bloc.
Bosnia faces division since the 1992-95 war and has a fragile path toward EU accession.
A new High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina is expected to be chosen this week.
Costa urged Bosnian officials to accelerate reforms to pursue EU accession.
The pre-summit tour underscores EU commitment to Western Balkans despite global instability.

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EU agrees key reform enabling home raids and seizure of belongings to enforce deportations.
Detention could run up to two years, extendable to 30 months, for noncompliant individuals.
The reform includes lifetime bans on entry for security risks.
EU officials say the rules give the bloc more control over who can stay or must leave.
Critics compare the plan to U.S. ICE practices and warn of harms to migrants.
The agreement followed voting shifts within the European Parliament to push tougher returns.
Unaccompanied minors and families could be detained as a last resort.
Offshore return hubs are envisioned but no agreements are announced yet.
The reform aims to boost deportations of those denied asylum or lacking residency rights.

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EU leaders weigh direct talks with Russia if Moscow shows real willingness and a ceasefire is agreed.
Draft conclusions suggest a hands-on EU role in peace talks, but no envoy appointment yet.
Some capitals oppose outreach, arguing Russia’s maximalist demands render negotiations pointless.
High Representative Kallas says the EU cannot be a neutral mediator, urges a common set of concessions.
Zelenskyy urges Europe to appoint a common mediator and revive negotiations, noting US focus elsewhere.
Draft conclusions position the EU as a facilitator in peace talks, aligned with US efforts.
EU leaders plan to discuss potential direct talks at the June 18-19 summit.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy referenced E3 formats and regional mediators as potential options.
Draft emphasizes Russia's aggression and calls for meaningful negotiations towards peace.
The draft is subject to changes before the summit, illustrating ongoing negotiations.

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