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
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.
Europe’s Combustion-Car Ban: The End?
Germany and France have agreed to seek weaker EU car-emissions rules for 2035, allowing some new combustion-engine cars beyond that date while promoting European production.
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Croatia Seeks European Energy Hub Role
Croatia aims to strengthen its role in European energy security through the expanded Krk LNG terminal and a proposed energy corridor linking the Adriatic with Central Europe and Bavaria.
October 7, 2026
G7 Releases Emergency Energy Stocks
G7 countries have agreed to release emergency diesel and oil reserves as surging fuel prices and US pressure expose Europe’s vulnerability to disruptions in global energy supplies.
October 3, 2026
Serbia Seeks Russian Gas Extension
Serbia hopes to extend its discounted Russian gas supplies after a call between Aleksandar Vučić and Vladimir Putin, highlighting Belgrade’s continued energy dependence on Moscow despite its EU membership ambitions.
September 27, 2026
Hungary Relies on EU Power Grid After Nuclear Plant Shutdown
Hungary has increased electricity imports from neighbouring EU countries following the temporary shutdown of a key nuclear power plant.