Correspondence Dan Alexe // The Presidency of Poland and a pro-EU agenda

"Our future is in our hands, not in those of the Chinese or Americans, and we should not be afraid," said Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk before the European Parliament when presenting his country's priorities for the six months of Poland's presidency of the EU Council. Under the motto "Security—Europe!" Warsaw has chosen to place security and defense at its European agenda. Poland's EU presidency in the first half of 2025 will focus on the integration of Ukraine and the enlargement of the EU, strengthening EU-US relations, rebuilding Ukraine after the war, and ensuring energy security in the EU.

EU pushes for stricter sanctions against Russia’s oil trade

Russia’s war in Ukraine is unjustified and illegal, and its disinformation campaign is a serious threat. In a resolution, European lawmakers voted on Thursday to impose sanctions on Russian media outlets, strengthen fact-checking rules, and reject Russia’s attempts to justify its aggressive war in Ukraine.

Trump’s second term: Europe’s response to global shifts

Monday, January 20 marks the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States, beginning his second term.

How Trump’s return shapes European far-right politics

The year 2025 begins with the inauguration of Donald Trump on Monday, January 20, as the 47th President of the United States.

EU enlargement in 2025: Challenges, hopes, and skepticism

The year 2025 was expected to bring progress in the pace of EU accession negotiations for candidate countries, all of which, except for Ukraine and Moldova, are from the Balkans, former Yugoslav republics, and Albania.

Trump pushes 5% defense spending in NATO amid global tensions

The press and politicians worldwide have been discussing the latest statements by the U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who, during a press conference on January 7, threatened to use "economic force" against Canada.

How Trump’s second term will impact Europe and Ukraine

January 20 marks the inauguration of Donald Trump’s second term as President. Europe, Ukraine, Israel, and virtually the entire world anxiously await, wondering what his initial actions and decisions will entail.