German Lawmakers’ Taiwan Visit Draws China’s Warning as Europe Weighs Its Indo-Pacific Role
A planned Bundestag delegation visit to Taiwan has drawn a warning from Beijing, showing how parliamentary diplomacy can become a flashpoint in Europe’s growing Indo-Pacific attention.
Serbia Protests Keep Rule-of-Law Questions at the Center of Its European Future
Serbia’s protest movement has turned public anger over a deadly train station collapse into a wider test of rule of law, early election pressure and the country’s EU path.
Serbia’s China Deals Put Its EU Path Under New Pressure
Serbia signed more than 20 cooperation agreements with China while facing protests at home, raising a practical question for Europe: how far Belgrade can deepen Beijing ties while still pursuing EU membership.
Russia’s Nuclear Drills Add Pressure to Europe’s Security Debate
Russia and Belarus held joint nuclear drills, adding another signal of military pressure around Europe without proving that nuclear use is imminent.
EU Keeps Moldova Sanctions in Place as Hybrid Pressure Remains a Regional Risk
The European Union extended Moldova-related sanctions through April 2027, keeping pressure on people and entities accused of undermining the country’s sovereignty.
Germany’s Ukraine Proposal Tests Europe’s Role as U.S. Focus Shifts
Germany’s proposal for Ukraine to receive associate EU membership raises a practical question for Europe: how much support can it offer while full accession remains delayed?