The Europe Studies at the National Institute of Advanced Studies is an academic initiative within the Programme on Science, Technology and International Relations. This is a part of the Institute’s endeavour to build area studies within NIAS.
NIAS Europe Studies aims to monitor, record, and analyze the daily developments across Europe as short briefs, focused commentaries, and critical essays. The scope of NIAS Europe Studies includes reviewing contemporary geopolitics, security, human rights, climate change, as well as science and technology issues across Europe. Internal politics, democratic dividends and protests movements, trans-Atlantic alliances, regional integration, and the role of external actors such as China are a few niche areas of critical focus.
NIAS Europe Studies also aims to build capacity amongst young scholars researching on Europe. It organizes expert lectures on Europe, and regular discussions on Europe for young scholars. In the long run, it aims to build a network of institutions and scholars researching on Europe within India.
As a part of its research output, in collaboration with the India office of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, NIAS Europe Studies publishes a monthly dispatch - Europe Monitor
Europe Monitor
NIAS Monthly on Contemporary EuropePublished by NIAS Europe Studies in collaboration with KAS-India Office
Analysis
NIAS Europe Studies
UK’s new push to promote economic growth and stability: Three Takeaways
November 2022 | CWA # 849
Madhura Mahesh
NIAS Europe Studies
Energy Charter Treaty: Three reasons for EU member states exit
November 2022 | CWA # 846
Sai Pranav
Interview with Ambassador Pankaj Saran | War in Ukraine
What next for Russia, Ukraine, Europe, South Asia & India, and China
November 2022 | CWA # 845
Harini Madhusudan, Rishma Banerjee, Padmashree Anandhan, Ashwin Immanuel Dhanabalan, and Avishka Ashok
NIAS Europe Studies
The UK: Domestic, regional and global challenges to the new Prime Minister
November 2022 | CWA # 844
Sourina Bej
NIAS Europe Studies
UNGA 77: Who said what from Europe?
November 2022 | CWA # 843
Padmashree Anandhan and Rishma Banerjee
NIAS Europe Studies
The Ukraine Conflict: What does it mean for Eastern Europe? Where does India stand?
November 2022 | CWA # 842
Mathew Sonu Simon
Events/Lectures/Workshops
Europe Lecture Series | War clouds over Ukraine: Implications for global geopolitics
22 February 2022
Amb PS Raghavan
Indo-German S&T Dialogue
30 November 2021
EU, China, and the World Order: Parterns, Competitors and Systemic Rivals
2 November 2021
David Merkle
About the team
Mr Emmanuel is a Research Assistant at the National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore. As part of the NIAS Europe Studies, As a part of the Europe Studies program, he looks into developments of the Baltic states, Southern European countries, and follows developments in the Ukraine war. His larger research interests include climate change, maritime and sustainable development.
Ms Anandhan is a Project Associate at the National Institute of Advanced Studies. As part of the NIAS Europe Studies, her research focuses on issues relating to politics, protests, Brexit, economy, maritime and NATO' operations in the Western Europe and Scandinavian countries. Her larger research interest includes studying peace, conflict and global initiatives taken towards the ocean in Europe.
Ms Banerjee is a Research Assistant at the NIAS Europe Studies under the Area Studies initiative at the National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore. Her research interests are in conflict and the geopolitics in the Eastern Europe. Currently she is tracing the war in Ukraine.
Mr Pranav is an undergraduate scholar from the Department of History at Kristu Jayanti Autonomous College, Bengaluru. He is currently a Research Scholar at the National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru. His research interests include the history of Europe, energy, and European conflicts.
Ms Bej is a doctoral candidate and KAS-EIZ scholarship holder at the University of Bonn. Her research for the Europe Studies at NIAS includes studying political populism, protest movements, migration and social inclusion, and religious extremism in Western Europe. Her research interest also includes understanding the socio-political conflicts in post-BREXIT Europe. She is currently working on a commentary on the lone acts of terror and radicalisation in Western Europe.
Daily Briefs
23 November 2022, Wednesday | NIAS Europe Daily Brief #365
War in Ukraine: Day 272 | Novorssiysk port threat to challenge Russian Black Sea Coast says UK
Defence Cooperation between Norway, Sweden and Finland; Budget for European Space Agency increased; Italy's Prime Minister releases the new budget
War in Ukraine: Day 272
By Sai Pranav
War on the Ground
On 22 November, Ukraine’s Economy Minister and First Deputy Prime Minister, Yulia Svyridenko, announced sanctions on 3000 Russians linked to its military industry at the Interdepartmental Working Group (IWG) meeting on the State Sanctions Policy. The sanctions are placed on 3000 individuals and legal entities of the Russian military sector and its suppliers. The sanctions would have to be approved by the National Security and Defence Council and Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to be implemented. On 19 October, Ukraine sanctioned 2,507 individuals and 1,374 legal entities, including Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, founder of the Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, and other Russian oligarchs.
On 22 November, Ukraine’s Energy Minister, Herman Galushchenko, met virtually with France’s Energy Transition Minister, Agnes Panier-Runachet. Galushchenko thanked Panier-Runachet for France’s humanitarian aid by supplying 73 tons of materials and equipment to Ukraine’s energy sector. France pledged to help Ukraine with its energy restoration following Russia’s shelling of Ukraine’s critical energy infrastructures. Galushchenko and Panier-Runachet emphasized the need to demilitarize and de-occupation of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and IAEA’s monitoring mission. Both Energy Ministers agreed on sending representatives from energy companies from France to provide operational assistance to Ukraine’s energy sector.
The Moscow View
Claims by Russia
On 22 November, TASS reported on Gazprom’s comments holding Europe responsible for destabilizing the global LNG market. The European energy demand also led suppliers to redirect LNG export to Europe, eroding Asia of its LNG supply. Gazprom also criticized the US for failing to increase shale gas production during the 2022 energy crisis, missing a favourable market situation.
On 21 November, Russia’s embassy in Washington stated that the US has been enabling neo-Nazis in Ukraine following the US Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice, Beth Van Schaack’s response to the video of the execution of Russian prisoners of war by the Ukrainian troops. Van Schaack said: “when we’re looking at the sheer scale of criminality exhibited by Russian forces, it’s enormous compared to the allegations that we have seen against Ukrainian forces.”
The West View
Responses from the US and Europe
On 22 November, the European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, announced in her tweet that the Commission would allocate EUR 2.5 billion to Ukraine for repairs and fast recovery from the Russian shelling. The funds are also provided for the reconstruction of Ukraine after the war. The Commission has pledged EUR 18 billion to be provided to Ukraine for 2023, with the funds distributed regularly.
On 22 November, the UK’s Defence Ministry in its intelligence update reported that Russia’s Black Sea Fleet is concerned about its amphibious landing ship flotilla following an attack on an oil terminal in Novorssiysk port, near the fleet’s base. The fleet is responsible for supplying materials and resources to Russian soldiers in Crimea since the Kerch Bridge was damaged. The attack on the Novorssiyk port will undermine Russia’s already declining maritime influence in the Black Sea.
On 21 November, Reuters reported that the US army had increased its pace in acquiring weapons following the depletion of arms by supplying them to Ukraine. The defence contract backlogs are looked into quickly to restock the US weaponry. The US had provided Ukraine with weapons worth USD 17.9 billion since the start of the war on 24 February. The US Army has spent USD 2.6 billion to replenish the US arms supply by using the special Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA), which allows quick arms transfer without the consent of Congress in times of emergency. Lockheed Martin group received USD 477 million contract to restock the US weaponry.
On 21 November, Telegraph.co.uk the UK provided Ukraine with its advanced model of the laser-guided Brimstone missile. The Royal Air Force supplied Brimstone 2 missile to the Ukrainian air force to counterattack Russian troops. The new Brimstone missiles exceed the target range better than the previous model. The Brimstone 2 costs around GBP 175 hundred and has the capability to hit moving vehicles. It can also select a particular target that can be programmed into the equipment. It uses laser technology to hit the target successfully.
The Global Fallouts
Implications of the Ukraine war
On 22 November, in his address at a plenary session of the State Duma, Cuba’s President, Miguel Diaz-Canel, condemned the West’s sanctions against Russia. During his visit to Moscow, Diaz-Canel said that the US and NATO’s aggressive policies were responsible for the war in Ukraine. He condemned the role of sanctions in escalating the Ukrainian war and said that he favoured the negotiated solution to the war.
On 22 November, Japan’s government approved extending Emergency Grant Aid of USD 2.57 million to help Ukraine's electrical needs through winter. The aid will be implemented through the Office of the UNHCR. Generators and solar lanterns will be provided to Ukraine through aid.
References
“FOR INVOLVEMENT IN THE MURDERS OF UKRAINIANS: NEW SANCTIONS HAVE BEEN PREPARED AGAINST 3,000 MEMBERS OF THE RUSSIAN MILITARY INDUSTRY,” me.gov.ua, 22 November 2022
“Herman Galushchenko and the Minister of Energy Transition of France Agnes Panier-Runache discussed the needs of the energy sector of Ukraine and the situation at the NPP,” kmu.gov.ua, 22 November 2022
“Europe destabilized global LNG market — Gazprom,” TASS, 22 November 2022
“Moscow condemns US reaction to execution of Russian POWs,” RT, 22 November 2022
Ursula von der Leyen, “The @EU_Commission is disbursing a further €2.5 billion for Ukraine.,” Twitter, 22 November 2022
The UK Ministry of Defence, “Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 22 November 2022,” Twitter, 22 November 2022
Mike Stone, “U.S. Army's weapons contract reviews accelerate to replace Ukraine aid,” Reuters, 22 November 2022
Dominic Nicholls, “Britain’s Brimstone missiles primed to make Russian soldiers' lives hell,” Telegraph.co.uk, 21 November 2022
“Cuba condemns Western sanctions against Russia, says president,” TASS, 22 November 2022
“Emergency Grant Aid for winterization assistance in Ukraine,” mofa.go.jp, 22 November 2022
IN BRIEF
By Madhura S Mahesh
ITALY
Meloni government introduces EUR 35 million spending cuts and tax raises in new budget
On 22 November, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni signed the new budget which entails a EUR 35 billion spending plan and fiscal policies that intend to “...avoid a collision course with Brussels.” Meloni said that the increased spending plan would encourage a faster recovery in the current quarter and the first quarter of the next year. The proposed budget will now be scrutinised by the Parliament who has to approve it before January 2023. With an extension of the single tax rate of 15 per cent from an annual income of EUR 65,000 to EUR 85,000 and cutting VAT on necessities by half, she has also prioritised the capping of increasing energy prices and providing a “citizen’s income” poverty relief scheme as part of the plans. Meloni said: "I consider it a courageous and coherent budget, courageous in the sense that it bets on the future." The opposition has criticised the budget for its inadequacy to combat inflation and added that the tax cuts will hit the poor the hardest calling it “inhuman.” (“Italy PM Meloni's new budget proposal more EU-friendly than expected,” Euronews, 22 November 2022; “Italy's Meloni hails "courageous" budget, opposition plans protests,” Reuters, 22 November 2023)
REGIONAL
European Parliament introduces new policies for infrastructure protection
On 22 November, the European Parliament passed new policies addressing essential infrastructure protection. It was agreed by the European Council to increase the protection of essential infrastructure. The policy includes cross-border communication, new national resilience strategies and increased transparency between critical actors and national authorities. It will be applicable to 11 essential sectors such as energy, transport, banking, financial market infrastructure, digital infrastructure, drinking water and wastewater, food, health, public administration, and space. (“MEPs approve new rules to protect essential infrastructure,” europarl.europa.eu, 22 November 2022)
European parliament decision to increase funds for ESA raises concern
On 22 November, the European Parliament increased funding for space by 25 per cent over the next three years. The European Space Agency (ESA) submitted a request to increase its budget from EUR 14.5 billion to EUR 18.5 billion for 2023-2025. This request was made to keep Europe in the Space sector amid increasing investments by the US and China. Currently, France, Germany and the UK launching small launchers have voiced complaints about the expensive materials acquired by the ESA to build small launchers. The increase in funding will ensure that the materials are acquired at a sustainable price and improve the scope of space technology in Europe. (“Europe ministers tackle sharp increase in space funding,” Reuters, 23 November 2022)
Finland, Norway and Sweden sign agreement to increase defence cooperation
On 22 November, the Defence Ministers of Finland, Norway and Sweden signed a trilateral defence cooperation agreement. This new trilateral Statement of Intent (SOI) aims to increase defence cooperation between the three countries and boost operations planning in Finland, Sweden and Norway. The SOI supports other agreements between Nordic countries such as the Nordic defence cooperation (NORDEFCO). The agreement outlines four points of cooperation which are, first conducting discussions and exercises based on common security concerns and national requirements. Second, discuss national operations plans between Finland, Norway and Sweden in common areas of concern. Third, undertake common operations planning in areas of mutual interest and fourth hold combined or coordinated military operations. (“Defence Ministers of Finland, Norway and Sweden signed an updated trilateral Statement of Intent,” defmin.fi, 22 November 2022)
INTERNATIONAL
German to withdraw troops part of the MINUSMA mission from Mali
On 22 November, Germany announced that it will be withdrawing troops stationed in Mali as a part of the MINUSMA mission. German government spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit said the government will ask the parliament to extend German troops’ presence in Mali till May 2024 to “..bring this mission to a structured end after 10 years.” Germany has been a part of the MINUSMA mission since 2013 and has deployed 1,400 troops to Mali as part of the mission. Germany is the next to announce its withdrawal after the UK and Ivory Coast as tensions rise between the UN and Mali’s military leaders. (“Germany to withdraw troops from UN Mali mission by May 2024,” Al Jazeera, 22 November 2022)
Other Daily Briefs
UK’s new push to promote economic growth and stability: Three Takeaways | War in Ukraine: Day 271
War in Ukraine:Day 268 | Survey finds 51 per cent of Russians show positive attitude towards Finland
Slovenia Presidential Election: Four Issues | War in Ukraine: Day 266
War in Ukraine: Day 264 | UN adopts resolution calling Russia to pay war reparations
EU's Cyber Defence Policy & Action Plan 2.0: Key takeaways | War in Ukraine: Day 262 & 263
Denmark Elections 2022: Election result, Campaign issues and challenge | War in Ukraine: Day 261
War in Ukraine: Day 260 | US, UK, Spain vow to send air defence systems to Ukraine
EU member states exit Energy Charter Treaty: Three reasons | War in Ukraine: Day 250
US Inflation Reduction Act 2022: Four issues for Europe | War in Ukraine: Day 248 & 249
Missile systems in Ukraine war: A profile | War in Ukraine: Day 247
War in Ukraine: Day 246 | Shahed drones launched from Belarus into Ukraine
War in Ukraine: Day 245 | Russia's holds nuclear and missile exercise
Finland and the Nordic border barriers | War in Ukraine: Day 244
UK: Three Challenges to Rishi Sunak, the new Prime Minister | War in Ukraine: Day 241, 242, and 243
War in Ukraine: Day 240 | Ukraine captures back 88 settlements in Kherson
War in Ukraine: Day 239 | Energoatom Chief warns of nuclear disaster at Zaporizhzhia
War in Ukraine: Day 238 | Russia's President Vladimir Putin declares martial law
ASEAN and the EU sign air transport agreement: Five takeaways | War in Ukraine: Day 237
War in Ukraine: Day 236 | UK trains the Ukrainians from different backgrounds to resist invasion
War in Ukraine: Day 234 & 235 | US continues to boost defence of NATO's eastern flank
War in Ukraine: Day 233 | Spain, France, and the Netherlands to boost Ukraine's air defence system
War in Ukraine: Day 231 | Germany to deliver IRIS-T air defence system to Ukraine
War in Ukraine: Day 230 | IMF warns of slow global economic growth in 2023
War in Ukraine: Day 229 | Belarus and Russia to launch a joint force unit
Latvia Elections 2022: Three takeaways | War in Ukraine: Day 226
EU’s eight package of sanctions on Russia: Three takeaways | War in Ukraine: Day 225
War in Ukraine: Day 224 | EU member states approve energy price cap on Russia
UK Growth Plan: Objectives and reactions | War in Ukraine: Day 223
The Baltic states ban over entry of Russians: Three reasons | War in Ukraine: Day 219
Albania Cyberattacks: State and regional response | War in Ukraine: Day 218
Italy’s far-right wins 2022 Elections: Result analysis | War in Ukraine: Day 217
UNGA 77: Who said what from Europe? | War in Ukraine: Day 215
Putin's partial mobilization and public protests in Russia | War in Ukraine: Day 211
Feedback reports on EU’s food waste: Three takeaways | War in Ukraine: Day 209
NATO’s Military Committee annual conference 2022: What was discussed? | War in Ukraine: Day 208
European Parliament report on Hungary: Findings and recommendations | War in Ukraine: Day 206 & 20
Right-wing coalition win 2022 Sweden elections: Differences and issues | War in Ukraine: Day 204
Ursula's State of the Union address: Three takeaways | War in Ukraine: Day 203
The UK: Domestic, regional and global challenges to the new Prime Minister | War in Ukraine: Day 199
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Queen Elizabeth: End of an era | War in Ukraine: Day 197
Russia and Eastern Economic Forum 2022: A sturdy Far East | War in Ukraine: Day 196
EU member states impose visa ban on Russians | War in Ukraine: Day 176
Who will be the next UK prime minister: Liz Truss v. Rishi Sunak & War in Ukraine: Day 161
Tensions in Kosovo-Serbia border: Three issues | War in Ukraine: Day 160
War in Ukraine: Day 159 | Ukraine begins first ship export | NATO's air policing mission
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Moldova’s plan for cybersecurity response team | War in Ukraine: Day 157 & 158
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War in Ukraine: Day 155 | Blame game over Olenivka POW attacks
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Will Russia's attack on Odessa port, undermine grain deal with Ukraine? | War in Ukraine: Day 155
Italy's migration crisis | War in Ukraine: Day 154
War in Ukraine: Day 153 | Value of Russian ruble falls
War in Ukraine: Day 152 | Sergei Lavrov in Africa | Kazakhstan to increase its defense expenditure
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Italy’s political instability: Three Issues | Heatwaves across Europe: Causes, effects and response
Russia’s threat to cut off energy supplies to Europe | War in Ukraine: Day 148
Estonia: New coalition after collapse | War in Ukraine: Day 147
EU’s Digital Services Act: Three takeaways | War in Ukraine: Day 142
Eurozone inflation: Three reasons | War in Ukraine: Day 141
Italy’s drought condition | War in Ukraine: Day 140
Who are the eight candidates heading towards the leader contest? | War in Ukraine: Day 139
Protests in North Macedonia: Three reasons | War in Ukraine: Day 138
What does Finland fencing its border with Russia mean? | War in Ukraine: Day 136 & 137
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War in Ukraine: Day 135 US to supply HIMARS launchers to Ukraine | Putin's warning to West
Boris Johnson EXITS The Unravelling of UK leadership in crisis | War in Ukraine: Day 134
Political crisis in the UK: Four issues | War in Ukraine: Day 133
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European Commission approves Nature Restoration Law: Five takeaways | War in Ukraine: Day 132
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Morocco: Three issues faced by migrants in Melilla | War in Ukraine: Day 129 & 130
NATO Summit: Takeaways | NATO New Strategic Concept 2022: Five Takeaways | War in Ukraine: Day 127
War in Ukraine: Day 126 NATO's New Strategic Concept | More combat forces in the eastern flank
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Lithuania’s rail transit to Kaliningrad, a new flashpoint of contention | War in Ukraine: Day 125
Russia’s renewed attack on Kyiv | European Parliaments report on EU-Africa relations: Four takeaways
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One Planet Summit | G7 countries to ban gold imports from Russia | War in Ukraine: Day 122 & 123
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Bulgaria: Government loses no-confidence motion | War in Ukraine: Day 121
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Turkey and Saudi Arabia mending ties, what lies ahead? | War in Ukraine: Day 120
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EU’s strategies countering rising inflation | War in Ukraine: Day 119
French Parliamentary elections: Three issues | War in Ukraine: Day 118
Poland and the EU’s COVID-19 aid impasse ends | War in Ukraine: Day 114
Denmark and Canada sign deal ending the 49 years dispute over Hans Island | War in Ukraine: Day 113
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UK’s propose new provisions to alter the Northern Ireland Protocol
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Turkey’s persisting problems with Sweden and Finland joining the NATO
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Ukraine faces an ammunition shortage as the battle for the Donbas rages
Poland’s pregnancy tracking database renews debate on women’s rights to abortion
Partygate scandal comes to a halt as Johnson wins no-confidence vote | War in Ukraine: Day 103
Bulgaria’s and Croatia’s accession into the Eurozone
The weaponization of wheat | Russia-Norway: Nuclear safety | War in Ukraine: Day 98
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Baltic States push towards Natoization of Baltic Sea: Implications for Russia
Belarus: A new front of war amid heightened nuclear tensions | War in Ukraine: Day 93
Amnesty Report on death sentences and executions | Slovakia and Hungary's Slana river turns orange
Monkeypox in Europe, 100 years of Estonia-Greece relations, & War in Ukraine: Day 90
Russia shifting its oil exports from Europe to Asia, increasing its revenue | War in Ukraine: Day 89
Circumventing its sanctions, the EU drafts legal plans to buy Russian gas | War in Ukraine: Day 85
NATO’s expansion since 1949 I reports rise in air emissions: Three takeaways I War in Ukraine:Day 82
Finland and Sweden: Implications of becoming NATO members | War in Ukraine: Day 79
The US aid to Ukraine I EU-Hungary differences over Russia | War in Ukraine: Day 78
Putin's Victory Day speech: Three Takeaways | War in Ukraine: Day 76
Presidential Elections 2022: Zemmour guilty of copyright infringement
Top five developments in Ukraine – Day nine of conflict
Top five developments in Ukraine – Day eight of conflict
UK sanctions Belarus Defense Ministry for engaging with Russia
Putin calls on Russian army to ready nuclear forces for “combat service”
President Zelenskyy appeals to accede into the EU
President Zelenskyy announces general mobilization
Ukraine approves 30-day state of emergency
Russia hit by international sanctions after recognizing Ukrainian separatist regions
PM Johnson speculates a Russian invasion of Ukraine
EU and African Union leaders meet in Brussel
Ukraine: Kyiv in talks with Washington over potential SDRs from IMF
Slovakia’s defense agreement with the US: Three reasons why people are protesting
Besides Ukraine, the Baltic is also apprehensive of Russia. Four reasons why
The One Ocean Summit 2022: EU’s pledges and Four takeaways
Poland and China: President Duda’s meeting with Xi
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Italy: Return of President Mattarella. Short term stability, long term challenges
Northern Ireland and Bloody Sunday: 50 years later
Northern Ireland: Challenges post the resignation of the First Minister
Germany’s hike in inflation rate: What does it mean for the Eurozone?
Lithuania and China: Four reasons, why Vilnius has become Beijing’s Achilles heel
The UK: Boris Johnson and the Partygate scandal
Ukraine: Questions and responses over German ambiguity
Six reasons, why is Russia looking at Ukraine
Russia: One year since Alexei Navalny’s arrest
Profile of Ukraine: Looking into history, political demography and ethnic composition
US and NATO dispatch further military support to Eastern Europe, infuriating Kremlin
Spain's Menstrual Leaves: Progressive or Regressive?
Germany's conviction of a former Syrian Colonel: Implications
France: EU Foreign and Defense Ministers’ Meeting
NATO-Russia Council: What does it mean for Europe?
The 1350th Special Plenary Meeting of the OSCE Permanent council
Abortion Rights in Spain: “A Privilege, not a Right"
P5 statement to prevent nuclear wars: Four takeaways
Pan-European ink ban: what does it mean for the tattoo industry?
France: Celebrating 60 years of Yves Saint Laurent
Impact of BREXIT and COVID-19 on educational visits to the UK
Mapping COVID-19 protests in Europe: Who, Why and How?
France's EU presidency: What it means for Europe?
Geneva: What to expect in the January US-Russia security talks?
One year of Brexit: What does it mean for European exporters to the UK?
Marking 30 years since the dissolution of the USSR
Russia: Supreme Court Orders the closure of the International Memorial Human Rights Group
The EU's "taxonomy for sustainable activities”
Gender: The Pope’s comments on Gender Violence
Poland: Infringement procedure initiated against Poland over rule of law violations
IMF: Belarus economy severely impacted under Western sanctions
Poland: Protests erupt post demands to veto controversial media law
The G7 Foreign and Development Ministers’ Summit
Regulations for Artificial Intelligence and the Council of Europe (CAHAI)
Modi-Putin, reinvigorating bilateral ties and defence relations.
Protests against lithium mining projects in Serbia
Continued protests against vaccine mandates and lockdowns in Europe
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The Ukrainian History: Relations with Russia and the EU
Russia and Ukraine: Options for NATO, the EU, and the US
Eric Zemmour and the launch of his presidential campaign
Greece: Pope Francis’ visit focuses on democracy, migration and Christian unity
Ukraine: Emanating military confrontations and escalating tensions with Russia
Ukraine: Russia's military mobilisation raise concerns
Austria: Protests against fresh COVID-19 restrictions
Belgium: Protests against fresh COVID-19 restrictions
The Netherlands: Three factors in COVID protests
Russia: US imposes further sanctions on a Russian shell company. Four reasons why
Belarus, Migrants and the EU sanctions on airlines
UK and France sign agreement to prevent migration
Bulgaria: Despite three elections in 2021, more instability in store?
The European Union, Google, and the antitrust bill
France to build new nuclear energy reactors: what does this mean?
Europe's Wine Industry: Impacts of Climate Change
EU-US Steel and Aluminium trade deal: Five reasons why
"Her heart beats too": Poland's anti-abortion protests continue
The resurgence of COVID-19 in Europe: Three issues
France and Australia: Continuing AUKUS echo
North Macedonia: Four reasons why the PM stepped down after a local election
Spain: One month after the La Palma volcanic eruption
The European Council Summit 2021: Key Highlights
Turkey: President Erdogan's Osman Kavala drama
EU-Taiwan bilateral relations intensify amid Chinese opposition
European Commission enhances its tech ecosystem post-TTC meet
The Future of NATO-Russia relations
Metaverse: Facebook unveils virtual five-year plan for the EU
Addressing the Energy prices in Europe: The new EU proposal
Czech elections: Andrej Babis' defeat emboldens anti-populism
The G20 Extraordinary Leaders' meeting on Afghanistan
EU-US technological cooperation on AI, Semiconductors and Supply Chains
The UK: Johnson threatens to ‘ditch’ the Northern Ireland Protocol if not ‘fixed’
Amnesty International raises concern over Poland’s treatment of Afghan refugees
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