Bulgaria’s pro-Russian former president is seen as strong front-runner in Sunday’s election
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgarians are heading to a new early election that could bring to power a…
After Hungary, will the Budapest effect spread to Bulgaria as the country prepares to vote Sunday?
Bulgaria holds its eight parliamentary elections in five years on Sunday, with former president Rumen Radev’s new party…
Orbán is out. Who’s the EU’s next disruptor-in-chief? – POLITICO
One EU diplomat said Meloni had proven to be a “totally different breed” of politician from Orbán. But…
Trump’s ‘absurdly incoherent’ Iran pleas leave allies befuddled – POLITICO
Despite the lack of concrete support, allies’ joint statement appears to be pleasing Washington. “It’s common sense for…
Europe braces as Iran threatens to attack – POLITICO
Iran is typically seen as one of the big four cyber adversaries to the West — alongside Russia,…
How every EU country responded to the strikes on Iran – POLITICO
Finland “Finland condemns Iran’s unjustifiable and indiscriminate strikes on the countries in the region,” President Alexander Stubb said.…
‘Frankly, it’s rude.’ How Trump’s European envoys play to an audience of one – POLITICO
The marching orders for every flashpoint involving U.S. ambassadors can be found in the lines of the National…
Olympic figure skaters take the ice again in Exhibition Gala
In a time-honored tradition the top skaters from the Olympic Games will take the ice again in a…
EU Parliament groups blast Commission for attending Trump’s Board of Peace – POLITICO
“Participation by a Commissioner in a politically contested diplomatic initiative without a defined mandate disrupts the institutional balance…
Alysa Liu in 3rd after Olympic figure skating short program, Japan’s Ami Nakai and Kaori Sakamoto lead
The Olympic women’s figure skating competition opened with a showcase of Japan’s depth while the United States remained…
Europeans are gloomy about pretty much everything. Who can blame them? – POLITICO
Respondents also backed higher investment in European security, with 57 percent supporting more “spending on defense and security.” …
We’d like to join your Board of Peace, but we can’t – POLITICO
Seeking a diplomatic way out, Rome and Berlin both turned to their constitutions. “We are ready. But of…