8 min read — Opinion | Germany | Poland An Obsolete, German-led EU: Why Europe Should Look Eastward For New Leadership As Europe settles into its new antagonistic phase in history, a re-examination of what led it here, and hence of its leadership, is long overdue. Image Credit: Euro Prospects By Arthur Bertényi July 21, 2024 | 17:55 After suffering a rather embarrassing and very significant defeat in the European Elections on June 9 to the far-right, the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, called a snap legislative election. A lot of people called this a hugely risky gamble ..read more

5 min read — Analysis | United States | Slovakia Has Global Political Polarization Fueled a Spiral of Attacks on Politicians? We have seen a rising number of physical attacks on politicians worldwide, including two recent attempted assassinations—one in Slovakia and another in Pennsylvania. Where do these stone-age-like practices lead us in the 21st century, and how did we get here? Image Credit: Euro Prospects By Simona Kohútová – Correspondent for Slovakia July 19, 2024 | 14:30 Róbert Fico shortly before getting shot | Photo: Profimedia Donald Trump shortly after the shooting ..read more

8 min read — Analysis | EU | Legislation Achieving Effective Policy Advising in the EU: Its Challenges and the European Green Deal Policy advising plays an exceptionally crucial role in the EU’s legislative process and represents a pivotal instrument in the production of quality policy. Yet, because of the EU’s specific features and the alternative interests within politics, achieving effective policy advising is no easy task, particularly for the European Green Deal. Image Credit: Euro Prospects By Francesco Bernabeu Fornara – Director for EU Law | Editor-in-Chief J ..read more

8 min read — Analysis | Serbia | Military Serbia’s Lucrative Global Arms Trade: A Glimpse Into its Secrecy, Scheme, and Double-Edged Sword By leveraging its relatively robust military industry, Serbia has managed to covertly capitalise on its arms exports for lucrative and geopolitical motives. With international pressure growing against Serbia, partly as a consequence of its own gaffes, the question arises as to whether such lucrative endeavors will persist to be politically worthwhile. Image Credit: Euro Prospects By Aleksander Dragic July 3, 2024 | 15:10 It comes as no ..read more

14 min read — Analysis | Long-Form | Policy | EU Democratic Deficit as an Obstacle to EU-Level Parliamentary Legitimacy in External Relations It seems arguably clear that the EU suffers from some form of democratic deficit. Though one may debate the real extent of it when it comes to internal governance, it seems quite clear that proper parliamentary democratic standards are lacking significantly more in the EU’s external action. The reason for it? Inadequate parliamentary involvement and legitimacy. How, then, can the European Parliament address this issue? Image Credit: Euro Prospect ..read more

6 min read — Analysis | EU | Elections The 2024 European Parliament Elections: The Right-Wing Surge and Why Vote​ With predictions forecasting a surge in ring-wing political groups in the upcoming European elections in June, the status quo of the EU could experience drastic changes. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to raise awareness about the reasons for why more Europeans should head to the polls, followed by a comprehensive overview of the steps towards registration and voting. Image Credit: Euro Prospects By Noa Bulyovszky May 8, 2024 | 20:30 As the election ..read more

10 min read — Analysis | Spain | Separatism Catch Me if You Can: How the Spanish-Catalan Dispute Became European Since the 2017 declaration of independence, the struggle between Catalan separatism and the Spanish government has transcended borders, with the fate of the Catalan politicians who fled the country to avoid prosecution as its centerpiece. Image Credit: Euro Prospects By José Manuel Blanco Goldar April 22, 2024 | 18:50 The European Parliament’s Review of the Spanish Presidency of the Council, on December 13th, 2023, was bound to be hijacked by Spanish national p ..read more

8 min read — Opinion | Hungary Hungarian Public Opinion: The Separation of People and State The policies of Hungary have increasingly isolated major sections of Hungarian public opinion from Fidesz’s positions. Here we shed light on the lesser known but equally noteworthy tools used by the Fidesz government to influence, and at times censor, opinions of Hungarians. Image Credit: Euro Prospects By Noa Bulyovszky April 8, 2024 | 22:00 As a Hungarian, biases inevitably influence my style of writing. Nevertheless, it is crucial for internationals, especially Europeans, to consider ..read more

5 min read — Opinion | Military | Ukraine | Moldova Retreat in Ukraine, Escalation in Moldova: Time for a European Armoury? As the Russian offensive in Ukraine picks up pace and as European leaders keep having conflicting views on supporting the defenders in Kyiv, trouble brews up in Moldova. What’s NATO’s next move? Image Credit: Euro Prospects By Stefano Siclari March 6, 2024 | 22:30 It’s February 2024. The Russo-Ukrainian War has been ongoing for ten years, with its full-scale invasion on its second anniversary. As US Speaker Johnson stalls the delivery of ammunition to Ukr ..read more

12 min read — Analysis | Policy | China Win-Win or Trojan Horse? Assessing Chinese FDI in Central and Eastern Europe In a world where geopolitical strategies shape the future, here we delve into the intriguing and complex interplay of Chinese investments in Europe. Do these financial manoeuvres mark a collaborative milestone or a strategic ploy in the ever-evolving global power dynamics? Image Credit: Euro Prospects By Eszter Zsófia Nagy January 28, 2024 | 10:30 The Silk Road established by the Han Dynasty around 130 BC played a pivotal role in connecting the far East with bot ..read more