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

Analyses

Analyses of current affairs

• Bulgaria joins the eurozone in 2026: a success for the government amid public concerns

• Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act: lower taxes and greater focus on border protection and confrontation with China

• Turbulent stabilisation: Turkey’s economy under Şimşek’s supervision

• Czech Republic without power: lessons from the blackout

• ‘Shaheds’ hit Ukrainian recruitment centres. Day 1231 of the war

• The EU–Moldova summit: pre-election support for pro-European forces

• A ‘new’ opening: Russia officially recognises the Taliban regime

• America First: US halts arms deliveries to Ukraine

Commentaries

In-depth analyses of current affairs

Excessive dependence? The growing role of US LNG and oil in the EU market

An uncertain future for Rosatom’s nuclear technology exports

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