How should Europe navigate a renewed conflict in the Middle East? Visegrad Insight sat down with Florence Gaub, Director of the Research Division at the NATO Defense College in Rome and an acclaimed security expert leading foresight-based analysis of international relations, to discuss the shifting geopolitical alignments and consequences of...

Amid a political shift to the right and a growing focus on defending the Union, Europe seems to be turning its gaze inward, risking irrelevance to the rest of the world.

Hungary is on the brink of political and economic turmoil, with Orbán facing growing internal discord and the rise of opposition leader Péter Magyar, signalling a potential shift in power.

Russian interference threatens to undermine democratic processes in Moldova and the US. This could empower actors that are sympathetic to pro-Russian narratives, and derail opportunities for Poland to lead on security.

To safeguard its future economic security and avoid stagnation, Europe must prioritise reliability over price in critical areas like defence, technology and raw materials.

The far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) won elections in Austria last week, with 29% support according to exit polls. It is the latest in a series of pro-Russian parties to win significant backing in Central Europe – on the back of successes for the AfD in Germany and ANO in Czechia....

Disinformation in Poland has become a profitable industry, fuelled by digital models and weak oversight. Media and NGOs exploit public fears, creating an ecosystem where disinformation thrives and generates revenue, complicating regulation.

With Prime Minister Michel Barnier and Minister of European Affairs Benjamin Haddad, how can Paris impact European enlargement?

After eight years in power, the Polish far-right opposition is facing lean years; the consequences of Jaroslaw Kaczyński’s policies.

Ukraine’s EU accession brings challenges and opportunities, particularly in agriculture, structural funds, energy, and market access. While concerns exist over its impact on the EU budget, Ukraine’s membership could drive reforms and foster long-term economic, environmental, and security cooperation.

Tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs), to be decided this week, will shape the future of Central Europe’s automotive industry and the region’s relations with China. Economies with strong automotive ties to China, such as Hungary, Slovakia, Germany and Sweden, have indicated they will vote against the tariffs in an EU...

The EU is poised for significant changes and Donald Tusk’s Poland has a prime opportunity to lead. This also means Poland will find itself at the heart of highly politicised, cross-European debates, whether or not Warsaw takes control of the EU budget portfolio.