EU–Western Balkans Summit: Leaders met in Montenegro’s Tivat to push enlargement, with Montenegro flagged as the frontrunner for EU membership by 2028 and Serbia told it must choose a clear strategic path toward Europe. Balkan Security & Governance: European mayors are trading lessons on community security resilience with Ukraine, while the US warns it may reconsider its role in Bosnia after a dispute over the High Representative post. Bulgaria Rule of Law: Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov says Bulgaria is delivering reform results aligned with EU recommendations, as the selection of the next European Prosecutor faces calls to stay fast and non-political. Armenia vs Russia: The EU prepares over €50m in emergency support after Russia’s export restrictions, framing it as economic coercion. EU Migration Push: The EU backs tighter rules to boost deportations, including “return hubs” in third countries. France Judicial Scrutiny: France’s government escalates a reckoning after the death of an 11-year-old girl, with ministers probing judicial missteps. Pay Transparency: EU countries’ readiness for new equal-pay rules varies, with many set to miss the 7 June 2026 deadline. Climate & Development: Germany signals direct support for a WASCAL climate initiative in Ghana, while EU-backed renewable energy planning continues in the Caribbean.