Central Europe - The idea of a European army is not new, and at a time when Donald Trump is seen by some as a potential gravedigger for NATO, the idea of a European army is back on the scene.
A year…
By Olivier Bault.
Poland - The promise was made on March 30, 2016 and confirmed at the NATO summit held in Warsaw last July. To reassure the countries on the eastern flank of NATO against Russian military power, the United States began the deployment of…
Poland - Interview with Wojciech Murdzek, MP of the ruling party Law and Justice (PiS) and former mayor of the city of Świdnica: "The EU should stop wasting its time discussing democracy and the rule of law In Poland!", by Olivier Bault (interview…
Slovakia - The Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who is often seen as populist, asked his European counterparts to avoid referendums. Meantime, Slovakia banned vigilante patrols.
Robert Fico, the social-democrat Prime Minister of Slovakia, is seen as one of the main populist leaders…
Latvia, Rīga - Belarus and Latvia have signed an agreement on cooperation in the defense sector.
Belarus Defense Minister Lieutnant General Andrei Ravkov made a three-day visit in Latvia from December 5 to December 8, where he met with his Latvian counterpart Raimonds…
Hungary - The era of political correctness is about to end in the United States but there is still much to do in Europe, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at the meeting of the Hungarian Diaspora Council on Wednesday.
Referring to his…
Moldova / Bulgaria - Two presidential elections took place recently: Bulgaria and Moldova elected new presidents. Both of them were Russia friendly candidates.
Moldova turns her back on the European Union
Moldova is stuck in a political crisis for a year and a…
Lithuania - Interview with Rolandas Paksas, former President of Lithuania: "The Visegrád group could be a great ally for the Baltics and Lithuania, and we shall strengthen the cooperation", by Ferenc Almássy.
Ferenc Almássy made an interview in Stockholm with Rolandas Paksas,…
By Miloš Milojević.
Read part 1 here.
Parliamentary election in Montenegro was already finished when polls closed on Sunday evening, October 16. Preliminary results which were soon published showed mostly what everybody expected -- Democratic Party of Socialists won majority of votes (41,42%)…
By Olivier Bault.
After the decision of Poland announced on October 5th, not to buy the 50 Caracal helicopters from Airbus Helicopters manufacturer, reactions on the French side have been somewhat exaggerated. Because contrary to what has been said, there has been…
Hungary - Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said he had taken the necessary steps in order to double the Hungarian army's personnel from 2017. Orbán also wishes the military instruction of children to develop, especially using sport. The Hungarian PM wants it to serve as a counter-culture to reinforce social…
Political situation in Montenegro (1/2), by Miloš Milojević.
This article has been written few days before the elections which took place on Sunday, October the 16th, and the second part of the article will comment the results of the election.
On Saturday, October the…