Georgians Protest, Georgia

Thousands Protest in Tbilisi as Georgian Government Freezes EU Accession Talks

In the streets of Georgia’s capital Thursday evening as riot police deployed water cannons and pepper spray to disperse thousands of protesters rallying against the ruling party’s decision to halt the nation’s European Union accession talks until 2028. The move...
Georgian elections 2024 polls

Georgians Head to Polls in High-Stakes Vote Amid Tensions Over EU Membership and Russia

In a landmark election, Georgian voters are deciding whether to end more than a decade of Georgian Dream (GD) party rule, in a choice that could significantly alter the South Caucasus nation’s direction and its path towards joining the European...
Moldova-EU Membership

Moldova Votes in Favor of Joining EU by Narrow Margin Amid Allegations of Russian Interference

Moldova voted in favor of joining the European Union (EU) by a razor-thin margin, setting the country on a historic course towards Western integration despite deep divisions and allegations of Russian meddling. With 99.2 percent of votes counted as of...
Europеan Union (EU)

Georgia’s EU Membership: A Path Filled with Challenges

Georgia's application for EU membership has been fast-tracked by the EU, expressing support for Eastern European and Caucasian nations facing Russian aggression. However, challenges persist in Georgia's potential membership, not only from Russia but also from within. Georgia's political elites...
Hungary

Hungary’s 2024 Elections and EU Presidency

In 2024, Hungary's Fidesz-led government faces a test in its political and social endurance as the opposition faces challenges such as inflation, economic stagnation, and growing international isolation. The country will celebrate 25 years of NATO and 20 years of...
Turkey

Turkey’s EU Membership Bid: End of the Road?

Turkey's bid to join the European Union (EU) has been a long-standing process, beginning in 1987 when it applied to join the European Economic Community. However, negotiations have been fraught with complexities, with key hurdles such as the Cyprus dispute...