Photo by 愚木混株 Yumu on Unsplash In July 2025, EU Political Report published an investigative article entitled “Icebreakers Hide Deadly Nuclear Threat”, which revealed a series of potential risks associated with the operation of RITM-200 nuclear reactors on Russian icebreakers. The article criticised the lack of transparency surrounding the programme, unreported technical incidents, and the…
Photo by Kai Pilger on Unsplash Centre right EU political leaders have had a formal audience with the Pope in Rome. EPP leaders from the European Parliament met His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. During growing global instability, the EPP Group Presidency said “Europe must draw strength from Christian values.” It added, “These…
Photo by Yuriy Vinnicov on Unsplash MEPs have greeted the outcome of elections in Moldova which saw the pro-European party of Moldovan President Maia Sandu claim victory and a new majority in parliament. She had warned of massive Russian interference after voting, saying the future of Moldova, flanked by Ukraine and Romania, was on the line.Igor…
Photo by Atilla Bingöl on Unsplash From flooding in northern Italy to torrential rain in Slovenia and submerged subway stations in Paris, extreme weather events have become a reality in EU member states. Increasingly, heavy rainfall is causing flooded streets, evacuations, and billions in damage, placing enormous strain on cities and municipalities across the continent….
Photo by Ozodbek Erkinov on Unsplash According to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), Uzbekistan should be added to the U.S. State Department’s Special Watch List for engaging in systematic violations of religious freedom. The recommendation comes in the commission’s latest reporting, which highlights an array of laws and administrative practices that it says punish…
Photo by Sasha Pleshco on Unsplash On 28 September 2025, Moldova arrives at a critical crossroad, not only electing a new parliament but also determining its geopolitical future. These elections will either reinforce the country’s commitment to European integration or lead to its transformation into a grey zone of instability along the borders of the…
Photo by Breno Assis on Unsplash The European Parliament’s special committee on the housing crisis in the EU has discussed its first draft report. The committee has spent months consulting experts and stakeholders in interesting hearings, and missions to EU member states. Members received a lot of valuable input and ideas. But S&D MEPs says…
Photo by Sasha Pleshco on Unsplash As Vladimir Putin wakes up each morning and finds that the planned conquest of Ukraine, launched nearly four years ago, still hasn’t worked will he try and settled for a smaller prize, the ancient Black Sea region of Besserabia, made famous in Olivia Manning’s novels of the second world…
Photo by Alexander Ramsey on Unsplash The EU says the 27-strong bloc can do more and this would send a strong signal to the world. Ursula von der Leyen was speaking following her meeting on Wednesday with Chinese Premier Li Qiang The EC president said she had a good and frank exchange with Chinese Premier…
Photo by Ksenia Yakovleva on Unsplash Medicine shortages have been a recurring issue throughout the EU for years, but the EU still lacks a well-oiled system for coming to grips with severe shortages of medicines, according to a new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA). While EU measures in recent years have proven…
