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Hungary has signalled readiness to engage with Ukraine under new Prime Minister Péter Magyar, aiming to resolve issues concerning the Hungarian minority in Transcarpathia. Discussions may pave the way for lifting Budapest’s veto on Ukraine’s EU accession, contingent on guarantees for minority rights.

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EU governments and the European Parliament will revisit the EU-US trade deal discussions, following threats of higher tariffs from Trump. The urgency intensifies as the 4 July deadline approaches, marking a critical opportunity for finalisation before potential trade disruptions.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a European tour, having recently met Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson and European Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen in Gothenburg. Discussions included advances on the EU-India trade agreement, which aims to significantly enhance investment and economic ties between India and Europe.

MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT UPDATE

This morning, the escalating tensions in the Middle East following recent attack on Iran has increased the price of energy by 30% and catastrophic the significant humanitarian impact.
Most European States are assessing how to support their allies in the Gulf and prepare for potential fallout from diplomatic and security failures.

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