Kosovo Election Tensions: Serbia’s Office for Kosovo-Metohija says it is urging displaced Kosovo Serbs to vote for the Belgrade-backed Serbian List in the 7 June parliamentary election, framing it as “survival” for Serbs and warning of Pristina pressure ahead of the vote. EU Enlargement Pressure: EU leaders, led by European Council President Antonio Costa, are pushing “faster and better” Western Balkans membership talks while insisting reforms and rule-of-law changes must come first, with Kosovo also told to build stable institutions and normalize relations with Serbia. Roam Like at Home Boost: The EU Council approved talks to extend the Roam Like at Home scheme to the Western Balkans, aiming to cut roaming costs across the region. Kosovo-Serbia Dialogue: Costa reiterated that Kosovo’s EU path depends on implementing the Brussels agreement and the Ohrid annex, while Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vučić floated reviving the 2020 U.S.-brokered Kosovo deal to bypass stalled EU talks. Pristina Court Ruling: Kosovo’s Basic Court found Mirvete Baraliu guilty over an April 2024 assault and threats against Lajmi.net journalists, handing a suspended sentence and fine. Regional Security at Summit: Reuters reports Serbia’s security service warned Vučić about traveling to Montenegro for the EU-Western Balkans summit, citing hostile intelligence activity and a criminal clan presence. Kosovo in Pop Culture: Dua Lipa confirmed Katy Perry will join her at Kosovo’s Sunny Hill Festival, with Perry set to perform on opening night (31 July–2 August).