Estimated time of reading: ~ 5 minutes The European Union is taking concrete steps to increase its defense spending in response to growing geopolitical uncertainty. European leaders recognize the need for stronger security mechanisms, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has made it clear that no option is off the table when it […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 4 minutes Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, public opinion in Europe has been strongly polarised by the tangible and “hypothetical” effects of the crisis created between the West and Russia. The increase in energy prices and the resulting inflationary dynamics that have hit the entire continent have […]
The leaders of the 27 EU countries have given an initial informal approval to the “ReArm Europe” plan, marking a decisive step towards greater strategic autonomy. The measure, which will be formally approved at the next European Council meeting on March 20-21, foresees investments of up to €800 billion to strengthen Europe’s defense capabilities. The […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 6 minutes From February 10 to 18, 2025, as part of the Europe-Ukraine Desk project funded by the European Commission, 22 leading journalists from across the EU met in Kyiv for the third study visit hosted by n-ost, an organization dedicated to fostering international collaboration among journalists. This initiative brought […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 4 minutes The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has been a focal point of international diplomacy, with U.S. President Donald Trump actively involved in negotiations to broker peace. Recently, Trump has been at the forefront of talks between the U.S. and Russia, aiming to end the war. However, these efforts have […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 6 minutes The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been a focal point of international diplomacy, with various attempts to broker peace. Recently, U.S. President Donald Trump has been actively involved in negotiations, aiming to end the war. However, these efforts have raised concerns among European allies, who feel […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 4 minutes Europe has been waiting for years to see an end to the war in Ukraine. Since 2022, the European Union has shown support and solidarity towards the authorities in Kyiv and the Ukrainian people. Still, a definitive stop to the fighting ongoing on European soil would be greatly […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 4 minutes The past few weeks saw a series of enormous developments in relation to the war in Ukraine. First, the talks started in Saudi Arabia with the participation of delegations from the foreign ministries of Russia and the United States, then the rapidly deteriorating relationship between the US president […]
As the US engages in direct negotiations with Moscow, the EU remains on the sidelines, relegated to a secondary role—or, for the first time in decades, to a position distinct and distant from that of the American superpower. Washington appears to view geopolitics as a series of transactional deals between major powers, scaling back its […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 5 minutes The Trump administration’s dismantling of USAID, including a significant workforce reduction and a freeze on foreign aid, has widespread consequences, particularly impacting global migration and vulnerable populations. The cuts disrupt humanitarian programs, worsen instability, and create gaps in essential services, potentially increasing migration flows and worsening conditions for […]
