Correspondence // Budapest hosts the fifth meeting of the European Political Community

While EU leaders primarily focus on the West and the Atlantic, their attention briefly shifts to Hungary for the European Political Community (EPC) meetings on Thursday and Friday. These meetings are organized in Budapest by Viktor Orbán's Hungary, which holds the European Union's rotating presidency until the year's end. Following Donald Trump's recent victory in the US election, Orbán finds himself in a position of strength, ensuring he faces no backlash for congratulating the pro-Russian Georgian Dream party after the recent elections in Georgia.

Russia responds to Trump victory, sees no major shift in policy

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has responded to Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election, stressing that Moscow has no high expectations from the new American president.

EU and NATO leaders hopeful for renewed U.S. alliance under Trump

Several European leaders have extended their congratulations to Donald Trump following his victory in the United States presidential election.

Donald Trump secures U.S. presidency with 279 electoral votes

Donald Trump, 78 years old, has been elected President of the United States. The Republican exceeded the required 270 electoral votes to secure the presidency, according to Edison Research projections. His decisive victory came in Wisconsin, bringing his total to 279 electoral votes, compared to 223 for his opponent, Kamala Harris, with vote counts still ongoing in several states, as reported by Reuters.

Georgia's EU path at risk after controversial laws

We are coming out of another series of elections: in terms of international relevance, the focus is certainly less on those in the Republic of Moldova, which garnered attention for only a few days, and more on the recent elections in the United States.

Emergency response efforts underway as floods devastate Spain

After Valencia, Barcelona has also experienced heavy rains and flooding. Authorities issued a Red Alert and advised the public to avoid travelling.

Romania's ambitious A8 highway: A closer look

The Romanian National Company for Road Investments (CNIR) is undertaking a massive infrastructure project: the construction of the Sărățeni-Pipirig mountain section of the A8 Union Highway.

NATO chief: U.S. won’t abandon alliance, regardless of election

The new NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, has expressed confidence that regardless of the outcome of the U.S. presidential election—whether Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris or former Republican President Donald Trump—America will remain committed to NATO.

North Korea fires missiles, threatens global peace

North Korea launched seven short-range ballistic missiles towards the Sea of Japan on the morning of November 5th, as reported by South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff and Japan's Ministry of Defense.

U.S. agencies warn of Russian disinformation on election eve

One day prior to the U.S. presidential elections, American security agencies issued a strong warning regarding the increase in disinformation activities originating from Russia.

Kamala Harris leads Trump in key states ahead of elections

One day before the presidential elections in the United States, the Democratic candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris, holds a narrow lead over her Republican opponent, former President Donald Trump, according to polls from key states involved in this election.

Thousands protest Tbilisi election results amid fraud claims

Thousands of people gathered once again in Tbilisi to contest the results of the parliamentary elections held on October 26.