EU Migration Policy: Cyprus says a broad preliminary deal is set to enable deportation “return centres” outside the EU for rejected asylum seekers, with implementation targeted for June 12 pending final approval. EU Health Security: Brussels’ Critical Medicines Act targets Asia-linked supply dependence after shortages exposed during the pandemic, aiming to boost European production of key drugs. EU Enlargement: Von der Leyen pushes for a faster, more credible, merit-based accession process as the EU-Balkans summit gets underway in Montenegro. Armenia Under Pressure: Lavrov frames Armenia’s EU path as an “either-or” choice versus the EAEU, while the US reiterates support for Armenia’s sovereignty ahead of the June 7 vote. Russia–EU Tensions: EU moves to tighten Schengen rules for Russian tourist visas, and a new push follows concerns about continued travel despite sanctions. Energy & Trade: EU transport chief says there’s no jet fuel shortage in Europe yet, while the US considers scrapping Tomahawk deployments to Germany amid escalation fears. Markets: Broadcom’s results weigh on European tech sentiment as investors await US jobs data. Serbia & Kosovo: Serbia’s minister thanks Russia for backing Belgrade on Kosovo despite its EU bid and refusal to join sanctions. EU Funding for Development: EU and EIB back water access in Papua New Guinea, and an EU-financed Angolan farming project boosts maize productivity.