Europe

Corruption Controversy Could Spark Slovakian Reshuffle 0
- Former Soviet Union, Europe
- October 5, 2021
MPs from Slovakia’s center-right Freedom and Solidarity party have called for the dismissal of Prosecutor General Maroš Žilinka after his office halted several major corruption cases using a controversial legal provision.
Moldova’s New Government Aims Toward Europe and Reform 0
- Former Soviet Union, Europe
- August 23, 2021
President Maia Sandu and her allies in parliament plan changes that could shift Moldova’s geopolitical balance toward the West.
Maelstrom in Montenegro: a coalition in crisis 0
- Former Soviet Union, Europe
- July 19, 2021
Divisions within the ruling bloc in Montenegro’s parliament could threaten the country’s EU bid.
The DUP’s changing leadership and the future of unionism 0
- Europe
- May 10, 2021
The DUP’s pact with the Conservatives, intended to reinforce their unionist position, has backfired.
Rift on depot blast blame: What’s next for Czechia?0
- Europe
- May 7, 2021
Diplomatic measures, contradictory stances and domestic divisions could harm Czechia’s external ties.
The outsized influence of Greenland’s elections 0
- Europe
- April 14, 2021
The surprise victory of the independence-minded opposition will draw attention from Beijing and Washington.

The United Kingdom’s ‘Defence in a Competitive Age’0
- Security & Terrorism, Europe
- April 11, 2021
British defence planners have outlined a once-in-a-generation pivot in military posture.
Bulgaria’s parliamentary elections and the regional effect 0
- Europe
- March 27, 2021
The split between the country's prime minister and president has been a key feature of the campaign.
Austrian politics: chancellors, casinos and corruption 0
- Europe
- March 18, 2021
A second corruption scandal from within cabinet has raised concerns about institutional corruption.
Turow mine suit: A turning point for the V4?0
- Europe
- March 11, 2021
Czechia’s case against Poland over a key mine’s air and water impact may signal a watershed moment for the group.
Last call for Rutte? A look at the upcoming Dutch election 0
- Europe
- February 28, 2021
Dutch voters face a stark choice between the governing centrist coalition and a consolidated far-right.
Navalny’s defiant return to Russia and the battle ahead 0
- Former Soviet Union, Europe
- February 5, 2021
The opposition leader’s ability to mobilise supporters in the dead of winter may have rattled the Kremlin.