Russian defence sector leaders reshuffled as NATO meets to discuss new strategy and financial arrangements to fund the war effort take place in the background.

The case of Ukrainian Artyom Marchevskiy – infamous pro-Kremlin Voice of Europe propagandist – travelling to Slovakia to escape Czech sanctions illustrates once again the subversive operations targeting EU public discourse. To tackle such operations, the EU, Central Europe and Ukraine have no option but to integrate their strategic communication.

Ursula von der Leyen and Donald Tusk lock targets at the Russian threat, but are they using all the weapons in their arsenal?

Xi Jinping faces two very different versions of Europe. France’s President and the EU Commission President pressed Xi on complex subjects, but visits to Belgrade and Budapest will allow Xi Jinping to leave Europe on a high note, mitigating some of the damage caused to China’s image by deteriorating relations...

On 7 May, Donald Tusk and Ursula von der Leyen will jointly present their Plan for Europe – expectedly, their take on the upcoming EU Strategic Agenda. Read more about our EU values, foresight and advocacy related to the new agenda plans. This discourse on Europe will take place in...

Despite much discussion on the topic, there has been little actual preparation for EU enlargement. But this is not because of oft-quoted prejudices against the accession process, few of which actually hold water. Rather, much of the talk in EU capitals seems to be about inventing reasons not to enlarge.

From economic transformations to the resurgence of nationalism, Central Europe’s two-decade journey within the European Union showcases how populist, often malign, voices constantly challenge the perception of membership benefits.

In the latest turn of the Pegasus scandal investigations, it was sensationally revealed that Marek Suski was under surveillance by his own party colleagues. This is especially poor timing for Jarosław Kaczyński, who is desperately trying to maintain the narrative that PiS is a unified front and a leading political...

Brussels will host a CEE-focused celebration of the 2004 big-bang enlargement on 29 April, after which ministers will convene to discuss the next enlargement and the importance of upholding the rule of law in the process. Last week, CEE geared up for Xi Jinping’s upcoming European tour, Robert Fico’s takeover...