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Montenegro’s EU accession process advanced this week as EU ambassadors agreed to establish a working party for drafting an accession treaty. European Council President António Costa called it a significant milestone. Minister Maida Gorčević highlighted it as the final phase of negotiations, aiming for membership by 2028.

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The European Union and United States firmed their collaboration on critical minerals, signing a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance supply chain diversity and bolster national security. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasised the importance of a broadening mineral base to mitigate risks associated with over-concentration in specific regions.

EU leaders have committed to enhancing security and economic ties with Middle East partners while advocating for a diplomatic resolution to the Iran war. Talks in Cyprus included discussions on rising energy prices due to the conflict and the potential formation of a multinational force to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

During a Socialist Workers’ Party rally in Gibraleón, Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and candidate María Jesús Montero announced plans to ask the EU to terminate its Association Agreement with Israel, emphasising the need to ‘Defend Public Services’.

Far-right leaders convened in Milan to advocate for remigration in Europe. League chief Matteo Salvini proposed a points-based residence permit and criticised the EU’s handling of the energy crisis, endorsing a renewed approach to importing Russian oil.

A coalition of EU-based titanium dioxide producers has filed a complaint with the European Commission against Chinese firm LB Group, alleging unfair subsidies linked to its planned acquisition of the UK’s Venator plant. This follows prior EU anti-dumping duties introduced against LB Group in 2025.

Ukraine conducted drone strikes on two oil refineries in Russia’s Samara Oblast on Saturday, targeting facilities vital to Russia’s energy infrastructure. The Novokuybyshevsk refinery experienced significant fires, while the Syzran facility was hit shortly after, impacting fuel supplies crucial for domestic and export distribution.

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