Ukraine strikes Russian fuel terminals on the Baltic coast. Day 1497 of the war

Analyses

Analyses of current affairs

• Czech Republic: a good result in the Senate for the ruling coalition, but a warning in the local elections

• Further advances by Ukrainian troops. 223rd day of the war

• Ukraine: after two months, the food corridor operation is a success

• Shortages looming: How the annexation of Ukraine’s oblasts affects electricity generation

• Germany is fighting an energy war: €200 billion will be spent on dealing with high energy prices

• Latvian parliamentary elections: victory for the centre-right

• Bulgarian parliamentary elections: victory for GERB, the outlook is uncertain

• Reaction to the annexation: the West announces tougher sanctions against Russia

Commentaries

In-depth analyses of current affairs

Dialogue from a position of strength: China’s EU policy

At the monopolist’s mercy: Germany’s dependence on Chinese rare earth elements

Methodical elimination. Efforts to dismantle the local government system in Russia

Parliamentary elections in the Czech Republic: Babiš on the verge of returning to power

A fragile future: decarbonisation of Germany’s steel sector

The three special cases: demographic processes in the South Caucasus