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EU is unlikely to change course on Russia sanctions
The French and German elections may not lead to a softening of the EU’s position
EULondon is in strong position to keep euro-clearing
London has won all the battles with the EU to keep euro-clearing and remains in a very strong position
InternationalGreek government will implement austerity grudgingly
A review of bailout implementation has concluded with a payout but no immediate creditor commitment to debt reduction
GreeceEU-Italy tensions may rise over migration
An increase in the number of migrant arrivals led Italy to demand more help from Brussels
ItalyRussia-Serbia free trade may stop Balkan customs union
More thought is needed on the idea of a Balkan customs union, since it would contradict existing free-trade arrangements
BalkansEU’s Google fine may set precedent
The tech giant’s highly profitable search business was hit by the largest antitrust fine in the EU’s history
EUCzechs’ leader-in-waiting is another Eurosceptic
First foreign policy statements from premier-in-waiting reveal Eurosceptic nationalist
Czech RepublicEU-UK citizens’ rights deal could be reached soon
Despite its lack of detail, May’s opening offer suggests a compromise may not be far off
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