EU’s Ukraine War Conundrum in 2020 and Franco-Germany’s Failure in Relations with Russia
The current attempts to resolve the Ukraine - Russia conflict based on transactional arrangements seem doomed precisely because of their
In The Neighborhood
Ukraine, Russia-Backed Separatists Swap 200 Prisoners in Wake of Normandy Four Summit in Paris
The prisoner swap with the self-proclaimed republics in Donbass follows a swap between Ukraine and Russia itself back in September.
Armenian Aviation Under “Heightened Scrutiny” From EU
The European Union has updated its list of airlines banned or restricted in European airspace. With Gabon now removed from
Putin, Zelensky Agree to Donbass Ceasefire, Prisoner Exchange in Paris ‘Normandy Format’ Summit with Merkel, Macron
The first Normandy Four summit since 2016 has scheduled a new meeting in four months.
Albania’s Earthquake Death Toll Climbs to 35 amid Strong Aftershocks
More than 200 international rescuers from seven countries are in Albania to help save survivors.
Serbia, Bulgaria Fall Out over Leaked Video of Russian Agent Bribing Serbian Officer
Top Serbian officials have been making comments about Bulgaria despite the fact that a leaked video indicates spying by Russia.
EU’s Anti-Trust Commissioner Talks Future of Tech
The European Commissioner for Competition, Margrethe Vestager, has expressed optimism over the future of technology in Europe and said she
Ireland marks Equal Pay Day
November sees countries across Europe mark Equal Pay Day – a symbolic marking of the day that women effectively stop
Looking behind France’s Shameful Veto on Albania, N. Macedonia’s EU Accession Talks
The rationale for Macron's decision doesn't make sense as purely "enlargement fatique".
EU Rejection Causes Early Elections in Recently Renamed North Macedonia
Zoran Zaev's overwhelming priority since taking over in 2017 has been to secure the start of North Macedonia's EU membership
EU Environmental Targets Come Under Fire From Activists
More than 60 non-government organisations condemned yesterday the draft Energy Lending Policy published by the European Investment Bank (EIB), calling