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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

Lessons from the Romanian experience in NATO and the EU

An interview with Rufin Zamfir, a Romanian political scientist. Interviewer: Liliia Shutiak

September 19, 2025 - Liliia Shutiak Rufin Zamfir

How Romania defeated populism: a blueprint for Europe

Recent years have seen the term anti-establishment proudly embraced by radicals with often controversial links to Russia. Despite this, the recent victory of a pro-Europe liberal in Romania’s presidential election shows that the forces of centrism can offer something beyond just more of the same.

June 2, 2025 - Maria Branea

The digital Trojan Horse in Romania’s elections

As the 2024 Romanian presidential election has illustrated, traditional electioneering is no longer the only factor influencing voter behaviour. Instead, algorithmic manipulation, influencer-driven messaging and undisclosed funding networks have emerged as essential tools in modern hybrid warfare.

March 11, 2025 - Tinatin Lolomadze

Romanian community establishes roots in rural France

Westward migration in Europe is often associated with settlement in urban areas. Despite this, many workers from the region have found employment in small rural communities. The French town of Gramat and its surroundings, for example, have seen the arrival of a few hundred Romanians over the past decade.

Since the 2010s, the Causse of Gramat in south-western France (part of a group of vibrant, shimmering limestone plateaus) has witnessed the appearance of a substantial Romanian population. At first, the newcomers came in response to recruitment for work positions in slaughterhouses. Then, opportunities diversified, relatives joined and the community grew. First believed to be a temporary movement, permanent settlement was just around the corner for many. Today, Romanians represent one of the largest immigrant communities (if not the largest) in the area, bringing an Eastern European facet and thus diversity to this French countryside.

November 21, 2024 - Paul Mazet

Romania and Moldova: Europe’s “special relationship”

Romania’s Klaus Iohannis and Moldova’s Maia Sandu have built a strong friendship that is leading Europe’s response to a neo-imperialist Russia.

November 20, 2024 - Hugo Blewett-Mundy

Another populist threat to NATO stability?

Romania now finds itself on the front line of NATO's defence against Russian aggression. Despite this, recent European Parliament elections reveal a persistent threat from radical right-wing parties which should not be underestimated. Addressing the grievances attracting people to such forces will help strengthen not only Romania but NATO as a whole.

June 17, 2024 - Maria Branea

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