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Hungary Wins U.S. Sanctions Exemption After Orbán’s Washington Talks
One-year waiver on Russian energy imports gives Budapest a political boost and tests EU cohesion As of mid-November 2025, Hungary has secured a one-year exemption from United States sanctions on Russian oil and gas imports, following Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s…
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Europe Reconsiders Its Asia Strategy as Taiwan’s Vice-President Makes Unprecedented Brussels Visit
A rare parliamentary address underscores a shifting geopolitical calculus in Europe and a recalibrated outreach strategy from Taipei amid intensified cross-Strait frictions. Taiwan’s vice-president arrived in Brussels this week to deliver an address inside the European Parliament—an appearance that, while…
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Decoding Europe Anew
A revitalized podcast charts a clear path through the EU’s political maze Brussels, My Love? has returned with renewed purpose, ready to make sense of a European Union wrestling with internal tensions, shifting alliances, and a public increasingly hungry for…
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Viktor Orbán Heads to Washington as Tensions Over Russian Oil and Ukraine Deepen
Hungarian Prime Minister’s visit underscores widening strategic rifts between the U.S. and parts of Europe In Washington, the forthcoming visit of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is shaping up to be one of the most scrutinized diplomatic engagements of the…
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The New Patriotism: Why Moderates Are Reclaiming Europe’s National Flags
As populist narratives intensify, centrist movements across the continent are redefining national symbols to reflect unity, openness, and democratic confidence. Across Europe, an unexpected evolution in political symbolism isunfolding. National flags—once associated primarily with conservative, populist, or nationalist movements—are reappearing…
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Prague’s Rightward Turn Raises Unease in Kyiv
Andrej Babiš’s return to power triggers questions about whether Czech support for Ukraine can remain as firm as the war grinds on A political shift taking shape in the Czech Republic is reverberating far beyond Prague. The return of Andrej…
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Uniting the Currents: The Danube Region Reinforces Rule of Law Amid Geopolitical Currents
At the 14th Annual Forum of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region in Sarajevo, stakeholders pledge deeper collaboration to uphold legal frameworks, advance development and secure future resilience. In the historic heart of Sarajevo, just as autumn shadows lengthen along…
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EU Reaches Landmark Emissions Deal Ahead of Brazil Climate Summit
Brussels secures a 90% reduction target for 2040 — but the allowance for international carbon credits dilutes domestic effort to around 85% In a high‑stakes meeting just ahead of the global climate summit in Brazil, the European Union has agreed…
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EU Ministers Push for Solidarity in Climate Ambitions Ahead of Global Summit
Brussels meeting sets the tone as EU member states seek coordinated emissions targets before COP30 in Brazil Today in Brussels, environmental and climate ministers from across the European Union gathered in a high‑stakes meeting to align their national emissions reduction…
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Enlargement Countdown: EU Eyes New Members by 2030, Foreign‑Policy Chief Declares
As Brussels signals a “clear‑cut” case for enlargement, the European Union prepares for potential accession by Ukraine, Montenegro and Albania — but hurdles remain. BRUSSELS — On the eve of early November, the European Union’s foreign‑policy chief announced a bold…
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