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Western-aligned politicians in Eastern Europe cannot let the far-right parties own the AI debate

Many countries in the region still lack a dedicated approach to AI. Far-right parties are now taking advantage of this lack of preparation by dismissing the potential positives of this new technology through disinformation. A concerted effort is now needed to empower local populations to make the most of AI.

October 8, 2026 - Antonia-Laura Pup

Moldova’s European moment and the question of statehood

Moldova has never been closer to joining the European Union. Yet, just as Brussels accelerates accession talks, Chișinău is confronting a series of crises that expose unresolved questions about governance, territorial control and national identity. Its progress towards membership may therefore depend not only on reforms, but also on whether the country can consolidate the foundations of its sovereignty.

September 11, 2026 - Clara Sandgren

Nobody’s drone

Romania finds itself operating in a sea increasingly crowded with expendable unmanned systems from both sides of the war. Those that drift into Romanian waters often do so because something has already gone wrong: navigation has failed, communications have been lost, electronic warfare has disrupted control, or the original mission has ended without rendering the weapon harmless. With an unmarked drone, the physical threat may be obvious while responsibility remains contested. That ambiguity and the time it takes to resolve can be politically useful.

September 10, 2026 - Avraham Shmulevich

What would a Russian test of NATO actually look like?

The CIA director’s unusual trip to Moscow came amid warnings that Russia could challenge the Alliance without starting another conventional war. Along NATO’s eastern flank, repeated incidents are already revealing how governments respond when Russian intent is difficult to establish.

September 7, 2026 - Ana Pisarenco

Romania’s coal reflex: how an ad-hoc alliance is gambling with Brussels’s last deadline

An alliance of convenience in the Romanian parliament is playing a dangerous game with the country’s energy future. While the EU has already supplied funds for a transition, some parties appear determined to maintain control at the expense of Romania’s wider position.

August 19, 2026 - Björn Anseeuw

First wolves, now bears: Eastern Europe wants the EU to roll back wildlife protections

A proposal made at a recent meeting of EU agriculture ministers would downgrade the protection of brown bears to the same level as wolves. Environmentalists say this would amount to a gift to hunters and would not fix the underlying problem.

August 17, 2026 - Lola García-Ajofrín

The Feeble Tiger: how Romania keeps squandering its own promise

A country with every ingredient for success is trapped in a cycle of structural self-sabotage, and the fall of Ilie Bolojan is only the latest act.

June 3, 2026 - Björn Anseeuw

“On our own European path”. Why most Moldovans fear unification with Romania, even though their president supports it

Possible unification between Moldova and Romania remains a popular topic at the moment. Despite this, local feeling in the smaller state is not so straight forward. While some do indeed support the move, a whole host of historical and contemporary issues have encouraged scepticism on the subject.

May 8, 2026 - Constantin Dicusar

Building trust across borders: Rethinking Ukrainian–Romanian relations in a changing Europe

An interview with Armand Goșu, a Romanian analyst, historian, and former advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania. Interviewer: Liliia Shutiak.

May 7, 2026 - Armand Goșu Liliia Shutiak

Why expanding the Bucharest 9 format will not add more security to NATO’s Eastern Flank

The Romanian-led Bucharest 9 format has signalled its intention to expand in order to include various Nordic states. While such claims clearly show ambition, it is important that the Romanian government does not neglect its role in its traditional backyard, the Black Sea.

March 31, 2026 - Antonia-Laura Pup

In the waters of Salamis: on Russia’s kulturkampf in Romania

Romania remains a key target for Russian information operations that hope to undermine Europe. While these efforts resemble similar campaigns across the continent, a native strain of anti-western thought is also exploited and promoted as part of these attempts to sow division.

February 12, 2026 - Radu Cornea

A stop off at the gambling hall on the way to school

In rural Romania, gambling rooms stand just steps away from schools, drawing in students long before lessons start. Despite legislation banning betting halls near educational institutions, lax enforcement and local habits mean minors still find easy access – a reflection of how gambling regulation often fails to reach beyond the country’s big cities.

December 7, 2025 - Raluca Cristea

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