Thursday, 30th October 2025

Ursula Von der Leyen

Ursula von der Leyen’s Balkan Tour

When Europe Visits

Ursula von der Leyen’s Balkan Tour and the Stakes of Integration In October, Ursula von der Leyen set out on a journey that could redefine...

Von der Leyen Reaffirms EU Future for Western Balkans

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen used her annual State of the Union address on 10 September to deliver a clear message: the Western Balkans,...

Europe Awakens to Defend Peace and Unity

As war rages on the continent’s eastern edge and global tensions threaten fragile alliances, 47 leaders from across Europe gathered on 16 May for...

Baltic States Achieve Full EU Power Grid Integration

The Baltic states—Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia—have successfully completed their integration into the European electricity grid, disconnecting entirely from Russia’s power network. This marks a major...

Bulgaria and Romania to Join Schengen Area as Full Members in 2025

In a landmark development for both the European Union and the two nations, Bulgaria and Romania will officially become full members of the Schengen...

EU Approves Reform Agendas, Unlocking €6 Billion Growth Facility for Western Balkans

These ambitious agendas outline the socio-economic and fundamental reforms that the five Western Balkan governments will undertake to drive growth and closer integration with...

EU Deploys Rescue Teams to Aid BiH After Catastrophic Floods

The EU civil protection mechanism has been activated, and we are sending rescue teams to the scene. This is what EU solidarity looks like...

Marta Kos Confirmed as Slovenia’s Nominee for EU Commissioner After Vesel Withdrawal

The decision came following the withdrawal of the original nominee, Tomaž Vesel, who stepped down last week after reportedly clashing with Commission President Ursula...

Ursula von der Leyen Secures Second Term as European Commission President

The European Parliament, consisting of 720 members, granted von der Leyen’s nomination with 401 votes in favor, 284 against, and 15 abstentions. The threshold...

EU’s von der Leyen Scrambles for Centrist Coalition Amid Far-Right Surge

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is urgently seeking to form a coalition, following significant gains by far-right parties in the recent European...

The Minister Who Isn’t Human

When an Avatar Joins the Cabinet, Politics and Algorithms Collide In a world still debating AI’s limits, Albania simply acted...

Over 250 Workers Jobless After Kentaur Shuts Down Factory in Vranje

The Danish-owned company Kentaur Balkans has abruptly closed its factory in Vranje, Serbia, leaving around 250 workers without jobs....

Vučić Says Serbia Can Buy Russian Stake in NIS, but Moscow Prefers Third-Party Sale

The offer was made during a recent meeting with Alexander Dyukov, Chairman of the Board at Gazprom Neft, and...

Ferrari and Maserati Enter the Electric Vehicle Market

Ferrari unveiled its first fully electric car, the Elettrica, boasting over 1,000 hp, four in-house-developed electric motors, a 0-100...

Zuckerberg Predicts Mobile Phones Will Disappear by 2030

TThis is inevitable as new technologies like augmented reality (AR) glasses and virtual reality (VR) devices reshape how people...
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