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Eurogroup head Mário Centeno warned Monday (25 June) of differing opinions towards a plan by France and Germany to establish a eurozone budget, ahead of a key EU summit to discuss the matter.

European Union leaders meeting over migration later this week will agree to further tighten their external borders, give more support to Libya and look at creating "disembarkation" centres outside of their territory for people who arrive by sea.

Italy's pugnacious new government took its fight to block migrants to Libya on Monday (25 June) as a new boat with hundreds on board remained stranded at sea, deepening a crisis shaking Europe.

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has recently decided to start looking abroad to invest its $100 billion in capital, including ports in the EU. His vice-president Joachim von Amsberg told EURACTIV there wouldn’t be any rivalry with EU institutions, but rather "collaboration".

Implementing combined fish and vegetable farming system provides the food transparency and local production customers are asking for, say the supporters of aquaponic farming.

Local farmers are increasingly sought after by catering establishments, which want to improve their food supply and enhance local production. However, public procurement rules hinder their plans. EURACTIV.fr reports.

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In March 2012, Serbia was granted EU candidate status. In September 2013, a Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the EU and Serbia entered into force. The 4th meeting of the Accession Conference with Serbia at ministerial level was held on 13 December 2013 in Brussels to open negotiations on Chapter 5 - Public procurement, and to open and provisionally close Chapter 25 - Science and research.

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The eleventh meeting of the Accession Conference with Montenegro at Ministerial level was held today in Luxembourg to open negotiations on Chapter 17 - Economic and monetary policy.

The EU-Montenegro Stabilisation and Association Council held its ninth meeting on 25 June 2018 in Luxembourg.

On 25 June, the Council published the mandates given to the Commission to negotiate trade agreements with Australia and New Zealand.

The Council adopted conclusions on the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea.

The Council adopted conclusions on Yemen.

The Council puts 11 individuals involved in the recent presidential elections in Venezuela under restrictive measures.

The Council adds seven persons responsible for human rights violations against Rohingya population in Myanmar/Burma to sanctions list.

The Council adopted conclusions on security and defence in the context of the EU Global Strategy.

The Council adopted conclusions on delivering on the EU action plan for the circular economy.

Declaration by the High Representative, Federica Mogherini, on behalf of the EU on the occasion of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, 26 June 2018

The Council adopted the EU priorities at the UN and the 73rd UN General Assembly.

The Council adopted conclusions on the Sahel/Mali.

The Council extends mandate for 6 EU Special Representatives.