The report was passed by 375 votes to 133, with 87 abstentions. Turkey already slammed it for references to the Armenian genocide, but other texts, such as making Turkish an official language of the EU, are obviously designed to please Ankara. Source EurActiv
Slovenia has begun work on an additional stretch of fence along its southern border with Croatia with which it aims to keep out a rising number of migrants entering the country illegally. Source Reuters
Russia’s readmission to the Group of Seven nations depends on progress in Ukraine peace talks, a French diplomatic source said, responding to comments by U.S. President Donald Trump that Moscow should be allowed to rejoin the group. Source Reuters
Tensions are expected to heighten again in the Eastern Mediterranean after Turkey issued another navigational telex (Navtex) Wednesday reserving areas within Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) for renewed exploratory activities by its Barbaros seismic vessel. Source Ekathimerini
