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Russia Has Lost Moldova
The EU should seize the momentum. The results of Moldova’s parliamentary elections demonstrate a decisive political shift. Pro-Russian...
Laurențiu Pleșca and Will Kingston-Cox
Oct 1, 20255 min read


Ballots, Bots, Black Ops: Moldova’s Existential 2025 Election
Pre-election analysis of disinformation, crackdowns, interference, and oligarchic politics in the tense run-up to Moldova’s 2025 legislative elections. Moldova is on the brink of a pivotal parliamentary election scheduled for tomorrow (28 September), a vote widely seen as a fateful choice between integration with Europe or a return to Russia’s orbit. In the final week before this high-stakes election, the country of 2.6 million has experienced anything but calm. All those I
Will Kingston-Cox
Sep 27, 202514 min read


The Fire Came Fast. Was The EU Faster?
In late July, flames tore through the mountainous region of the Limassol district in southern Cyprus, destroying more than 100 km² of...
Antonis Yermasoyitis
Sep 25, 20254 min read


The EU’s Fatal Inertia: How Delay Turns A Regional War Global
A peaceful sky is worth fighting for, and while Ukrainian air defence has been duelling Russian and Iranian drones since the beginning of...
Danylo Nikiforov
Sep 17, 20256 min read


Western Foreign Policy is a TRIPP: “Near Abroad” Status and the Future of Armenia
As the back and forth of the Russo-Ukrainian War continues to come in waves through our news outlets, cracks in the Putin War Machine are...
Zach Rogers
Aug 25, 20254 min read


France To Scrap Two Public Holidays: Fiscal Penny-Pinching At Its Worst
Grappling with persistent budget deficits and mounting public debt, France has found herself once again at the centre of a heated debate,...
Ming Wa (Chris) Guan
Aug 9, 20253 min read


Undermining the European Union: Constitutional Betrayal from Within
The rule of law is not a decorative flourish in the European Union’s constitutional order; it is its foundation. Enshrined in Article 2...
Haris Glykis
Aug 3, 20255 min read


US Follows Fortress Europe In Outsourcing Migration Strategy
Trump’s plans to deport migrants to third countries may yet succeed, as a divided Supreme Court recently ruled that the Trump...
Gemma Gradwell
Jul 27, 20253 min read


Transcaucasia At A Crossroads - Armenia, Russia, Azerbaijan And America Grapple For Power, Again
Both Armenia and Azerbaijan remain in a process of rapprochement, at the expense of Russia’s traditional dominance in the region. At the...
Patrick René Haasler
Jul 22, 20255 min read


Europe’s Moment of Truth: A Strategic and Moral Stake in Myanmar
Myanmar’s civil war may seem distant to Europe, but it represents a crucial test of the European Union’s values and interests in the...
Paul Gré-Beauvais (FONDEMOS)
Jul 17, 20255 min read


From “Great Game” to “Great Gain”: Power and Politics in Central Asia
Central Asia, often considered one of the least integrated areas in the international system , represents perhaps the most overlooked...
Brock Salvatore Cullen-Irace
Jul 1, 20254 min read


Polish Presidential Election - First Round Has Swung Left, And Then Hard Right
Illustration by Will Allen/Europinion On the 18th of May, the first round of the Polish Presidential election delivered anything but a...
Konrad Szuminski
Jun 2, 20254 min read


Brexit Reset, Tax on Savers and Winter Fuel U-turn: Starmer’s Weakest Week
Illustration by Will Allen/Europinion Keir Starmer has just had his worst week to date. And when you think of all the weak weeks...
Dan Sillett
May 23, 20254 min read


Rebrain Greece - Why Greeks Won't Be Coming Back
When we discuss issues of migration in EU countries, most of the attention is given to foreign immigrants entering and the exhaustive...
Foteini Garyfallidou
Apr 19, 20254 min read


AI’s Unintended Gift - Exposing Corporate Lawlessness
Illustration by Will Allen/Europinion The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) has been at the centre of debates on ethics and...
Foteini Garyfallidou
Apr 15, 20254 min read


What Next For Europe's Defence?
Illustration by Will Allen/Europinion Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs have shifted the news cycle away from the Ukraine War to the...
Jacob Morrey
Apr 14, 20256 min read


How To Rescue Europe’s New Border Checks System
Illustration by Will Allen/Europinion The road to a new era of border management has been anything but smooth for Europe. Following...
Lika Kobeshavidze
Apr 13, 20253 min read


Von Der Leyen Bets Big On Central Asia - Will it Work Out?
The traffic in Samarkand last Thursday was terrible. Registan street, overlooking the breathtaking Registan square was closed for a visit...
Viktor Schlatte
Apr 9, 20253 min read


Google AI Arms Shift Proves Only Politics Can Protect Us
Illustration by Will Allen/Europinion Earlier this month, Alphabet, the owner of Google, altered its AI principles to remove a promise...
Jasper Goddard
Mar 4, 20253 min read


U.S. Shift In Its Security Priority: Europe's Chance To Regain Leadership
Illustration by Will Allen/Europinion On February 12, 2025, US President Donald Trump revealed that he had a call with Russian ...
Ming Wa (Chris) Guan
Feb 25, 20254 min read
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