EU
Brussels and EU member states could clash over budget
The Commission wants to increase the overall size of the next budget while cutting funding in several areas
EUGreece and lenders will agree on bailout exit in June
Syriza will try to recover flagging popularity by dragging its feet on reforms until it gets commitment on debt relief
GreeceUK legislature may not prevent ‘no deal’ Brexit
If passed, an amendment designed to prevent a ‘no deal’ outcome could trigger legal battles with the EU
United KingdomNew hurdles may not derail Europe’s Nord Stream 2
Despite US opposition and concern among EU states, the controversial pipeline project is unlikely to be abandoned
EuropeLucrative migrant ‘trade’ will draw Balkan smugglers
Latest round-up of people smugglers may bear out fears of surge in illegal migration via Bosnia
Bosnia-HercegovinaBrexit will pose risks to UK defence
As the EU works towards further defence cooperation, the United Kingdom fears being left out
United KingdomEU free trade deal is no silver bullet for Mexico
A new trade deal strengthens the links between two enormous markets but diversification will be limited
EUMontenegro election affords mandate for pro-EU policy
The incumbent government will keep a pro-Western course but is unlikely to overcome Montenegro’s deep divisions
Montenegro
