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EU prepares Rome summit in March 2027 for the 70th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome

The European Council is working on holding a formal summit in Rome in March 2027 to mark the 70th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome. It would be the first time an anniversary event is combined with an official summit outside Brussels. European Council President António Costa has already discussed the idea with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, who, according to sources, does not object. The Italian government has supported the idea; the summit could serve as a platform for Giorgia Meloni ahead of possible early elections.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
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Croatia Secured Changes to European Council Conclusions on Montenegro: Deadlines for Provisional Closure of Negotiating Chapters Removed from Text

According to Croatian broadcaster HRT, the European Council's conclusions on Montenegro were changed following Croatia's initiative: references to deadlines for the provisional closure of negotiating chapters were removed. The earlier draft envisaged closing all chapters by the end of 2026. Prime Minister Andrej Plenković said Zagreb put forward eight demands to Podgorica concerning chapters 23 and 31.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
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Ireland: EU long-term budget deal possible 'before Christmas'

Ireland's Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne said EU countries have moved closer in negotiations on the long-term budget and, in his view, will be able to reach an agreement before Christmas, as originally planned. Disagreements persist between countries demanding cuts and a group of states defending funding for the poorest regions.

Otabek Yusupov
1 min read