A mutual ceasefire on Victory Day. Day 1539 of the war

Analyses

Analyses of current affairs

• Bulgaria: a failed government reshuffle and another early election

• Plan for restructuring the Bundeswehr

• Armenia: between the West and the threat of war

• The Russians strike Kharkiv city. Day 775 of the war

• Pellegrini becomes Slovakia’s new president: consolidation of the ruling camp

• The President of Ukraine has lowered the conscription age to 25. Day 769 of the war

• Turkey: opposition wins local elections

• The European Commission outlines its concept for the EU’s enlargement and internal reforms

Commentaries

In-depth analyses of current affairs

Seven lean years? Romania’s struggle with record high debt

The Trump administration and the Russia-Ukraine war: in search of an agreement with Moscow

The economies of the Baltic states: recession, stagnation and acceleration

Iran in crisis: the landscape after the Twelve-Day War

Closing ranks: Russia-China energy cooperation amid escalating confrontation with the West

Russia’s 2026 budget: mounting financial challenges and economic stagnation