The European Parliament, as one of the key institutions of the European Union in matters of imposing sanctions against Russia, supporting Ukraine and the EU's overall foreign policy, is a particularly important target for influence by the Kremlin. In its resolutions, the European Parliament has repeatedly expressed concern that Russia...
Polish anti-corruption investigators detain ambassador, ex-lawmaker over Collegium Humanum scandal
The Central Anti-Corruption Bureau has arrested three influential figures from the Polish political and financial scene. Among those arrested were the current Polish ambassador to France, Jan R., former Law and Justice MP Maks K., and well-known banker Paweł P. The case concerns a wide-ranging investigation into the so-called Collegium...
Germany’s far-right AfD party accused of gathering information for Russian intelligence
A major political scandal has erupted in Germany surrounding the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Political opponents accuse the party's MPs of using parliamentary inquiries to gather confidential information that could be useful to Russian intelligence. The focus is on Thuringia state parliament MP Ringo Mühlmann, who has shown...
International Russophile movement in Russia’s hybrid influence system
In December 2025, the Council of the European Union imposed sanctions against the International Russophile Movement (IRM), adding it to the list of organisations and individuals involved in ‘hybrid threats’ from Russia and its information operations in Europe. The EU Council's decision states that, along with a number of analysts,...
NATO intelligence suspects Russian plan to counter Starlink with anti-satellite weapon
The findings have their backers and critics alike as they don't name the intelligence services or the governments they report to. The findings indicate that the proposed system — described as a “zone-effect” weapon — would seek to undermine Western space capabilities that have played a key role in supporting...
Italy strenghthens Naval logistics
The Italian Navy has taken delivery of Atlante, its second logistic support ship (LSS), during a ceremony held at Fincantieri’s Castellammare di Stabia shipyard, marking another step forward in the service’s fleet renewal program managed under the aegis of Organization for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR). The LSSs, built as part...
Media Storm in Bulgaria: bTV Journalists rise up after morning show host is fired
In Bulgaria, a country grappling with political instability and upcoming snap elections, the sudden removal of a prominent morning show anchor from one of the nation’s leading private TV channels has ignited protests and spotlighted the fragile state of media freedom. The decision by bTV to remove Maria Tsantsarova from...
France to build new aircraft carrier
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France’s PANG next generation aircraft carrier programme will proceed to the realization phase. This major milestone confirms that the French Navy’s current CVN Charles de Gaulle will be replaced from 2038. The French Minister of the Armed Forces also said: “As announced by the President of...
Parliamentary elections in Kosovo
Whatever the result, swift institution-building is essential to unlock vital funds, stabilize finances, and advance European integration. As Kosovo prepares for parliamentary elections on 28 December, the young Balkan nation finds itself grappling with a profound political crisis that has paralyzed governance for nearly a year. Kosovo will hold elections...
Rosatom is Putin’s geopolitical arm
A Russian government-owned company is set to be involved in manufacturing nuclear fuel in the heart of the European Union, as part of a controversial proposal that’s awaiting approval from German authorities. The French-Russian joint venture, which would manufacture nuclear fuel rods and assemblies in Lingen in northwest Germany, is...