The Republika party in the European Parliament has become a mouthpiece for Russian narratives
On the far-right periphery of an informal pro-Russian grouping within the European Parliament are two Slovak Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), Milan Uhrik and Milan Mazurek, representing the political movement Republika. Established in 2021 by former members of the Slovak neo-fascist party ĽSNS, of which both individuals were previously…
How the Finnish Nornickel Harjavalta plant is helping Russia to make money despite the sanctions
Finland is among the countries that support and consistently advocate for stronger sanctions against Russia. However, its trade statistics for 2026 have painted a contradictory picture: after a significant decline in Finnish-Russian trade volumes, imports from Russia have begun to rise again. The reason is the increased purchase of Russian…
Paris and Berlin call for reform of the EU diplomatic service
On 17 July 2026, the 26th Franco-German Council of Ministers took place at Augustusburg Castle in Brühl. Against the backdrop of the protracted military conflict in Ukraine and yet another crisis in the Middle East, Paris and Berlin issued a joint statement containing a direct ultimatum to Brussels’ foreign policy…
How AfD became a haven for former Stasi agents and officers
Alternative for Germany (AfD) positions itself as a political force that opposes the current political establishment of the Federal Republic of Germany, state bureaucracy, and allegedly excessive control by intelligence services. It also promises to fundamentally change both the domestic and foreign policy agenda if it comes to power. The…
The 21st sanctions package left Russian fish untouched
In July 2026, after weeks of debate and difficult negotiations, the Council of the European Union approved the 21st package of sanctions. Yet contrary to the loud political statements that preceded it, one of the most discussed sectors of the economy vanished entirely from the final document: fisheries. As early…