The return of Trump risks marking an epochal shift that will significantly alter geopolitical balances, and European leaders now face new and urgent challenges. The war in Ukraine, with an increasingly aggressive Russia at Europe’s borders, will require EU member states to intensify their common defense policy. With the possibility of no longer relying on […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 2 minutes The new call for Euroclusters funded under the Single Market Programme (SMP) COSME section will remain open until 5 February 2025. The main objective of the call, which built on the successful experience launched with a similar call in 2021, is to support innovation and adoption of new […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 3 minutes On 10 December 2023, High Representative Josep Borrell emphasized the EU’s commitment to Belarus ahead of a meeting with exiled opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, stating, “Belarus and its people are on our minds.”To reinforce this commitment, he announced an additional €30 million in financial support for Belarusian civil […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 5 minutes The current relations between the European Union and Belarus are clearly complex, due to the effects of the war in Ukraine and the general political contrast between Minsk and Brussels. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Russia has traditionally been the dominant supplier for Belarus, accounting for […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 4 minutes Migration is one of the most critical issues for the whole European Union in the last decades. Considered mainly as a problem for the Southern European countries, in recent years also the question of how to deal with waves of migrants has been in the agenda of the […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 5 minutes As Belarus nears its 2025 presidential election, the country finds itself in a precarious position, with multiple crises shaping both the political landscape and President Alexander Lukashenko’s grip on power. The ongoing war in Ukraine, a migrant crisis at Belarus’s borders with the European Union, and an influx […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 7 minutes Despite international sanctions and geopolitical isolation, Belarus’s economy has shown surprising resilience. Following a steep contraction of 4.7% in 2022, the economy rebounded with a 3.9% GDP growth in 2023. This rebound, which surpassed official expectations, was largely driven by increased demand from Russia and government efforts to […]
EU-Belarus relations are at a critical juncture ahead of the Belarusian elections in January 2025. Alexander Lukashenko retains power through authoritarian control and the suppression of all opposition, backed by his strategic ally, Vladimir Putin. In response to this alliance, the EU has imposed sanctions to condemn human rights violations and the lack of democracy […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 4 minutes The German federal election in September 2025 is shaping up to be a defining moment for the country’s immigration policies, with potential ripple effects across the European Union. As Germany faces ongoing migration challenges, the positions of political parties on this issue have taken center stage in the […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 5 minutes The German federal election, set for September 28, 2025, holds significant implications for both Germany and the broader European Union economy. As Europe’s largest economy and a central figure in EU decision-making, the election’s outcome will influence economic policies and priorities across the continent. Since the last federal […]
