Poland’s big win on not taking EU migrants could leave neighbors at a loss
We still don’t know when the European Commission will finally publish its report on which countries are officially “under migratory pressure.” But Poland has been on its victory lap for days. The government says it has secured a one-year relief from relocations and financial contributions under the EU’s migration pact,…
Portugal punches above its weight
The country attracted more than 29 million foreign visitors last year, with tourism accounting for about 12% of GDP. Foreign investment has surged after the government cut bureaucratic hurdles, while labor reforms made hiring and firing easier. Successive governments have struck a fine balance between austerity and growth, earning a…
Hesitating between soft diplomacy and firm demands
The Commission chief urged Serbia to “get concrete” about its EU path but stopped short of confronting Vučić on democratic backsliding and alignment with Russia.When Ursula von der Leyen stepped before the cameras in Belgrade on 15 October, her tone was unmistakably deliberate – poised between encouragement and warning. The…
Key NATO members affirm Ukraine’s vital role in alliance security
Ukraine is not merely as a recipient of assistance but a strategic partner whose combat experience is an invaluable asset. The perception of Ukraine’s role within NATO is visibly changing, as the defence ministers of the United Kingdom and Germany openly recognised that Kyiv has already become a „contributor“ to…
North Macedonia’s ruling Party eyes landslide win in local elections
After winning general and presidential elections in 2024, the ruling VMRO DPMNE party is now poised to extend its dominance in North Macedonia to municipal level. VMRO DPMNE’s narrative has been relentless, accusing the opposition Social Democrats, SDSM, who ruled from 2017 to 2024 – but who failed to deal…





