Peskov threatens consequences as Moldova aligns with Europe On October 12, 2025, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov warned that Moldova would face “nothing good” if it continued its path of distancing itself from Russia in favor of closer ties with Europe. His remarks came in response to Moldova’s newly adopted military...
Inside Russia’s expanding information war in Europe
A Coordinated Push for Influence Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Moscow’s information operations in the European Union have evolved from overt propaganda into a sophisticated, multi-layered campaign. The Kremlin has fused traditional state media with new digital ecosystems — proxy websites, cloned news portals, localised Telegram...
With EU politicians contaminated with PFAS, will Brussels finally act?
Over the summer, a group of 24 European politicians, ministers, commissioners, senior officials, agreed to have their blood tested for toxic PFAS chemicals. The results that now came out showed that every single one of them tested positive. But will these results push Brussels to act or to water down...
A Roadmap for Europe-US tech cooperation
The United States and Europe confront a common challenge: staying ahead of China in the global innovation race. But the US has moved far ahead in key digital technologies while Europe lags. The Trump administration recognizes the key role of technology for geopolitical competition. It has made US global leadership...
Europe Cannot Hide Behind its Walls
Europe Should Re-listen to Its Great Ancestors Europe should re-listen to its great ancestors. Thucydides, the Athenian general and historian who wrote almost 2,500 years ago, has a hard-won reputation as the father of political realism. And at a time of rising threats and uncertain alliances, that can be priceless...
Faced with hybrid threats, EU suspends visa waiver
Immigration and, above all, hybrid threats: the EU is “locking down” The principle behind these legislative changes is the need to respond to threats to internal security, a cornerstone on which the European People’s Party (EPP) has insisted, at a time when the European Union is living in a renewed...
Romania’s top general: We will defend Moldova if it is attacked
Romania has vowed to support the Republic of Moldova in the event of a Russian attack, citing its legal obligation to protect Romanian citizens, including those abroad. General Gheorghiță Vlad, Chief of the Romanian Defence Staff, emphasized this commitment in an interview with highlighting Romania’s strategic partnership with Moldova and...
China’s PR offensive in Europe rings hollow
China’s diplomatic contradictions: peace rhetoric and human rights realities China's ambassador to the EU, Cai Run, has been busy since he arrived in Brussels a year ago. On social media, in luncheons with business, at this month's National Day reception and in various public statements, he has been striving to...
Russia warns of “problems” for Europe if Tomahawk missiles reach Ukraine
Russia will create “problems” for Europe if Donald Trump allows Tomahawk missiles to be sent to Ukraine, a senior Russian official has said. This week, the US president stated that he had “sort of” decided whether to allow Ukraine’s European allies to provide Kyiv with the subsonic long-range cruise missiles....
Georgia’s municipal elections: Georgian Dream tightens its grip
The Georgian opposition’s decision to boycott local elections proved counter-productive. The authoritarian governing party will now have even more leeway. Results from Georgia’s October 4 municipal elections indicated a landslide win for the ruling party Georgian Dream. With all 3,061 precincts counted across the country, the party — which has...