EU condemns Georgia’s local elections as marred by repression
The EU slammed laws targeting civil society in Georgia.
EU breathes sigh of relief as pro-Russian parties defeated in Moldovan elections
Moldova’s election delivered a blow to Moscow and a boost for Brussels, with pro-EU forces keeping their grip on power.
Romania and Poland elections offer EU reprieve but far-right performs strongly
As far-right, nationalist and eurosceptic parties gain ground among European voters, elections on the European Union’s eastern flank are giving pro-EU forces cause for hope amid ongoing geopolitical challenges.
Germany votes: Will Europe’s economic locomotive finally gather speed again?
Germany and France have long been regarded as the twin engines of Europe. While France has to deal with its own slate of problems, in Germany many important issues are on the back burner while the country waits for a new government. Can hard-nosed conservative Friedrich Merz be the fresh pair of hands the country needs?
Europe’s 2025: Security, competitiveness and political turbulence
The European Union enters 2025 facing a set of challenges: maintaining unity amid geopolitical tensions, improving its economic competitiveness and grappling with political uncertainty in key member states. With political turmoil in Germany and France, a new European Commission and Donald Trump returning to the White House, the year will likely put the EU’s resilience under serious strain.