EU assures energy stability as Slovakia slams Ukraine’s gas transit cut

EU assures energy stability as Slovakia slams Ukraine’s gas transit cut

Slovakia has criticised Ukraine’s decision to end Russian gas transit to Europe, calling it a costly blow not only to Slovakia but the entire EU. While some member states downplay the impact, others face mounting pressure over energy security amid winter demands.

Europe’s 2025: Security, competitiveness and political turbulence

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.