Find out why the dispute in Poland over European defence loans has become important for the entire European Union. We bring an overview of the conflict between Donald Tusk’s government and the president, the significance of the SAFE programme and the broader debate on European defence, NATO and the security of Europe’s eastern flank.
Find out what the new Israeli strikes, interruptions to medical evacuations and the limited opening of the Rafah crossing reveal about the real situation in Gaza. We bring an overview of the humanitarian crisis, diplomatic disputes and the key question of who can govern the territory after the war.
Find out what lies behind Hungary’s most tense campaign in recent years. We bring an overview of the clash between Viktor Orbán and Péter Magyar, the key disputes over the European Union, Ukraine and the rule of law, and the reasons why the outcome of the election in Budapest is being followed across Europe.
Find out what the new American deployment of Marines to the Middle East means, the continuation of Iran-linked strikes, and the growing risk to navigation, energy supplies, and global security. We bring an overview of the military escalation, diplomatic pressures, and consequences spilling far beyond the region.
Find out how student and civic protests in Serbia, triggered by the tragedy in Novi Sad, grew into a major political issue for the region. We bring an overview of pressure on the authorities, demands for accountability, and the European dimension of the crisis that is being followed outside Belgrade as well.
Find out why Germany’s 2026 regional elections are being watched as a European political test. We bring an overview of the strengthening of the AfD, the pressure on Friedrich Merz’s government, and the reasons why every weaker result by the traditional parties has consequences beyond Berlin as well.