On the plight of the unbombed farmers of Eastern Europe – POLITICO
Plus, the simple fact is none of us are frontline states — yet. We shouldn’t be stealing valor…
It’s that man again! Veteran Dombrovskis as EU economy boss will reassure Germany. – POLITICO
“When Valdis speaks, financial markets calm down,” said a former staffer of his. The Brussels bubble is rife…
EU must assert independence with arms spending and Ukraine accession, says von der Leyen – POLITICO
She identified four central tasks to bring about independence: Securing peace by increasing defense spending; strengthening innovation and…
EU countries urge crackdown on Hungary over Pride ban – POLITICO
“We are highly alarmed by these developments,” reads the letter, signed by Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,…
Kallas’ visit to Baku – POLITICO
In contrast, under President Ilham Aliyev, Azerbaijan has become the quintessential autocracy. Power in Baku is concentrated in…
Berlin gears up for Trump era as Merz picks new foreign minister – POLITICO
In light of United States President Donald Trump placing into question the fundamental nature of the transatlantic alliance,…
Moldova to hold ‘crucial’ elections on Sept. 28 – POLITICO
According to parliament Speaker Igor Grosu, the September vote will be “crucial” in shaping the country’s future. “Either we…
EU confronts Vučić as protests rage in Serbia – POLITICO
The EU, meanwhile, has been perceived as being unusually cautious about supporting the protests, while Vučić’s working dinner…
The EU needs a proactive approach in Bosnia – POLITICO
Truth is, the Western Balkans offers a proving ground for a more confident and effective European defense policy…
Moldova accuses Russia of trying to rig its EU referendum – POLITICO
According to Secrieru, pro-European President Maia Sandu is the central target of a “brazen digital blitz” designed to…
Canadians want to join the EU. An empathetic Brussels says it will never happen. – POLITICO
“We are honored with the results of such a poll. It shows the attractiveness of the European Union,…
Trump is ‘doing Europe a great service,’ Slovak leader tells rapt Washington crowd – POLITICO
The Slovak prime minister added that “the absolute majority of the EU member states with the exception of…