European Parliament Elections: The moment of truth?
With voters from the 28 EU member states casting ballots on May 23-26 to
elect their representatives for the European Parliament, political forces
across the bloc...
Euro – 20 years on: Who won and who lost?
The
common European currency – the euro – came into being 20 years ago. Since January 1, 1999, the euro has been
widely used in cashless...
Any signs of a chill between France and Germany?
The past few months have seen many signs of growing
friction and divisions between the two European superpowers, Germany and
France. Before the February vote on...
Ukraine: The end of the show or the beginning of the next chapter?
The outcome of the presidential elections in
Ukraine has triggered lively comments by Western experts. Nearly all
publications have described the victory of comedian Vladimir Zelensky...
Will Germany end up as NATO’s “weak link”?
In a series of recent comments in US and British media, their authors
appear increasingly alarmed by the prospects of maintaining the unity of NATO
and,...
New plans for “star wars” or bluff to wear out foes?
On March 27, the Indian leadership announced a successful destruction by a missile launched from the ground of a space satellite positioned at an...
Will the world have to choose between US and China?
As the US-China trade war heats up, more and more experts tend to believe that the world may be heading into a breakup again,...
Europe-US: Results of 2018 and prospects for 2019
Speaking at a December 4 news conference in Brussels following a two-day meeting of NATO foreign ministers, US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said...
Leave not stay? EU approves UK exit
On November 25, leaders of the EU member states approved an agreement on the withdrawal of Great Britain from the Union. The last objections,...
EU Army: Desires and Capabilities – a Balancing Game
On November 6, French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated his call for creating a "European army," "real pan-European armed forces." According to Paris, the EU...