Europe, brace for a potential Trump return to the White House
There was once a day when the U.S.’s close alliance with Europe, enshrined in NATO, rested on the importance of a collective commitment to democratic…
EU’s foreign policy needs resurrection
In an article published by Carnegie last month, Rosa Balfour declared the EU’s foreign policy – dead. The death of its foreign policy came after…
Amid Russian interference, Moldova referendum paves the way towards the EU
In the referendum on Sunday 20 October, Moldovans will be asked whether they support constitutional changes that will pave the way for the country to…
Tor Pignattara, Italy: A Melting Pot of Religious and Cultural Integration
Under the Shadow of the Jubilee and the Right-Wing Government in ItalyItaly finds itself at a crucial moment in its political history. For the first…
From the Eagle’s Grasp into the Bear’s Embrace: Is the U.S. losing Georgia?
The nation of Georgia will hold national elections on the 26th of October, 2024. The Ruling party Georgia Dream (GD) advocates social conservatism and geopolitical…
Switzerland’s New Foreign Policy Strategy for 2024-2027
Switzerland is a mountainous Central European country famous for its mountains, clocks and food, especially chocolates and cheese. However, it plays a significant role in…
European Populism: From Left to Right
Populism in Europe has undergone a dramatic transformation over the last few decades. From the fringes of political life to the heart of government in…
France’s Marine Le Pen questioned in court at EU embezzlement trial | European Union News
Marine Le Pen and her RN party have been accused of using European Parliament money to pay staff in France between 2004 and 2016.French far-right…
Has the Chinese dragon started to show its teeth to the countries along the Silk Road?
There is a saying that when a house next to yours is burning, you should start preparing for the fire that will come to you…
Poland to temporarily suspend asylum rights amid Belarus border tensions | Migration News
The move aims to curb a border crisis that Warsaw says has been orchestrated by Minsk and its ally Russia.Poland is set to temporarily suspend…
EU Candidate countries are dreading the new European Commission
We now know President Ursula von der Leyen’s picks for the next EU commissioners, the key figures likely to shape the bloc’s executive direction over…
The Populist Wave and Polarization in Europe
Over the past decade, Europe has experienced a significant rise in populism, leading to increasing political polarization. Populist parties, both on the left and the…
Guardians of the grid – protecting Europe’s electricity supply from cyber-attacks
EU-funded researchers are fortifying Europe’s electricity sector against increasingly sophisticated attacks by cybercriminals.By Michael AllenIn the past decade, cyber-attacks on Europe’s power infrastructure have intensified…
Sky high – Europe’s first drone cargo airline gets ready to take off
Drones can make air freight cheaper and remote areas more connected. But tracking them will be key.By Tom CassauwersWhen brothers Svilen and Konstantin Rangelov first set up a…
EU-Morocco trade deals in Western Sahara ruled invalid, Rabat claims ‘bias’ | International Trade News
Morocco slams ECJ ruling that said the people of Western Sahara were not consulted before the 2019 deals were signed.The European Union’s top court has…
Gender, nationality ‘sufficient’ to grant Afghan women asylum: Top EU court | Women’s Rights News
The ruling follows Austria’s refusal to recognise the refugee status of two Afghan women.The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that gender and nationality…
EU takes Hungary to European Court of Justice over ‘soverignty’ laws | European Union News
The European Commission says the ‘soverignty’ laws breached a series of rights enshrined in European Union law.The European Commission says it is taking Hungary to…
Britain’s Starmer in Brussels for talks on EU reset | Brexit News
The British PM ruled out any return to the EU’s single market, its customs union or freedom of movement arrangements.British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has…
Emmanuel Macron said Brexit must be punished and weaponised small boats crisis, claims Boris Johnson
EMMANUEL Macron said Brexit must be punished and weaponised the small boats crisis, Boris Johnson has claimed.The former PM has accused the French president of…
Is Austria’s far right poised for historic win in Sunday elections? | The Far Right News
Austria’s far-right Freedom Party of Austria (FPO) appears set to win the popular vote on Sunday in what would be a historic first. The FPO…