Moldova votes on EU membership amid internal divisions, economic struggles, and an intense Russian disinformation campaign.
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The gains of far-right European parties reflect not just anger over domestic economic and social issues, but also Russia’s expertise in information warfare.
Robert Fico’s recent domestic policies have been divisive, leading to protests in the streets just weeks before the attempt on his life.
The Nigerien junta could use the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline project as leverage against the EU, strengthening Russian influence.
Viktor Orbán blocked a major European Union financial package for Ukraine, advancing the agenda of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
EU leaders face crucial decisions on Ukraine’s military and economic survival, balancing internal cohesion with enlargement and defense policies.
Ukraine and Moldova EU bids face opposition from countries like Hungary and stiff requirements on institutional reform.
The EU’s inability to decisively commit to bolstering Ukraine reflects the wider contest over Europe’s vision of a future of the world order.
French President Emmanuel Macron leaves China with little apparent progress on a diplomatic resolution to the Ukraine war.
Subsidies are not without problems, even for China. They produce unintended losers and make the market less competitive and more inefficient as a whole.