Germany’s Merz says EU to initiate integration of Western Balkans
Alongside Ukraine and Moldova, six Western Balkan nations wish to join the European Union.

Alongside Ukraine and Moldova, six Western Balkan nations wish to join the European Union.

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Four Republicans allied with Democrats to pass bill to rein in Trump, though it is likely to face a presidential veto.

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US secretary of state dodges question at congressional hearing on Washington’s position on Israel’s nuclear programme.