US Midterms: Europe’s Uncertainty Remains
The US midterms could change congressional majorities, while Europe remains exposed to uncertainty over American security commitments, funding and trade policy.
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: Putin targets Ukraine’s economy and infrastructure, the EU Searches for New Money, and the USA Seems to Be on the Aggressor’s side
More than four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion, Ukraine continues to resist as the war has evolved from Moscow’s failed attempt at a rapid victory into a prolonged conflict with no political settlement in sight.
Bulgaria: Presidential Elections with Record-Low Voter Turnout, Run-off on 1. November
Bulgaria elects its president on 1 November in a second round amid divisions over Ukraine, relations with Russia, and Black Sea security.
October 29, 2026
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Food Crisis Deepens in Occupied Oleshky, Hope for the Civilians?
Civilians in Russian-occupied Oleshky face an escalating humanitarian crisis as food shortages, mines and drone attacks leave residents increasingly isolated and make evacuation extremely difficult.
October 29, 2026
Bosnia Election Fractures Country: but what now?
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s general election on 4 October tested the country’s democratic resilience as new voting technology met persistent ethnic divisions, separatist politics and competing European and Russian influence.
October 28, 2026
Serbia Votes for Political Rupture
A student-backed list won an outright majority. Governing will be the harder test. Serbia’s parliamentary election has produced…
Sudan’s War and Europe’s UAE Ties
Sudan’s civil war is sustained by foreign support, gold revenues and competition for Red Sea influence, while Europe faces scrutiny over its UAE ties.
Orbán Is Gone: Slovakia Is Now Putin’s Trojan Horse within the EU
Slovakia is emerging as Moscow’s principal EU partner after Orbán’s election defeat, reviving bilateral cooperation while raising questions about European unity over Russia.
Foreign Volunteers Within Ukrainian Army
Ukraine says thousands of foreign volunteers continue to serve in its armed forces, underscoring sustained international support for the country's defence.
October 24, 2026
EU Arctic Strategy Puts Security First
The EU’s new Arctic strategy strengthens security cooperation as geopolitical competition and melting ice reshape the region, while retaining climate and community priorities.
October 21, 2026
CJEU Clarifies Judicial Review of EU Sanctions Enforcement
On October 8th, the Court of Justice of the European Union set aside the General Court’s 2024 dismissal of an…
October 15, 2026