From Bucharest to Tbilisi and Washington to Brussels, interference in our democratic processes has been on the rise. In a series of high-level discussions across Bratislava, Budapest and Prague, policymakers and civil society leaders explored how Central Europe can better combat disinformation and safeguard democracy.

Romania’s Constitutional Court has annulled the presidential election process, citing intelligence reports that nationalist candidate Călin Georgescu benefited from a Kremlin-driven TikTok influence campaign.

Saudi Arabia’s oil ambitions and Donald Trump’s policies could reshape global energy markets, destabilise Russia’s economy and give Central Europe a financial boost.

Has Poland’s new government done enough to rebuild trust in its public broadcaster after years of propaganda under the previous administration? Though the Tusk government’s seizure of TVP INFO has been celebrated as a victory for democratic forces, the methods used have sparked debate about how to restore the rule...

Poland’s 2025 presidential election will be a defining moment for the country’s political future, with high stakes for Prime Minister Tusk’s government and the balance of power between progressive and nationalist forces.

Protests have erupted in Georgia after the ruling Georgian Dream suspended EU membership talks. The Baltic nations were quick to condemn the decision, and Kaja Kallas has led support for Georgians from her new role as the EU’s top diplomat – while most Central European leaders have been missing in...

In a year marked by growing political discontent, Georgescu’s nationalist and isolationist platform has upended Romania’s presidential race. Backed by viral social media campaigns and religious groups, his rhetoric has resonated with disenchanted voters.

In just weeks, Poland will assume the EU Council presidency, arriving with strong defence credentials and high ambitions for European security. For Warsaw, it’s more than a routine rotation – this is a rare moment to reframe EU enlargement and align it with Europe’s security priorities. Will Poland rise to...

Far-right candidate Calin Georgescu’s surprise first-round victory in the presidential election highlights a dangerous mix of systemic corruption, disenfranchised voters and historical amnesia. With elections looming in 2025, Romania offers lessons on how such a political shockwave could reverberate across Central Europe.

Lithuania positioned itself as an early stalwart of Taiwan’s deepening cooperation with Central and Eastern Europe. Yet, the new government in Vilnius is likely to assume a more lukewarm attitude towards engagements with the island democracy – a development that may shape the posture of other countries in the region...

Far-right, pro-Russia candidate Călin Georgescu won a shock victory in Romanian presidential elections on 24 November, garnering 23% support despite running as an independent and campaigning largely on TikTok. The spotlight is now on centre-right Elena Lasconi, who came second with 19%, and whether she can win a run-off on...

Ahead of the June European elections, European authorities warned that disinformation campaigns, not cyberattacks, posed the greatest risk – a warning that remains crucial as Europe approaches its 2025 elections.