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Deficit in Romania’s pension, unemployment and health budgets deepens, reaching nearly 28% of total budget deficit
The cumulative deficit of social security budgets (pensions, unemployment, and health) reached, in 2025, a share of 27.8% of Romania’s total budget deficit, compared to 20.4% in 2024, mainly due…
How Russia is trying to paralyze Kiev without occupying it: Moscow's goal is not surrender
Russia has shifted from concentrated nighttime bombardments to nearly continuous attacks using faster jet-propelled drones. The campaign aims to exhaust air defense systems, disrupt activities and transportation, affect commercial logistics,…
Can women solve Ukraine’s troop shortage? “If women end up being mobilized, I’ll consider our country lost.”
Over 75,000 women are already serving in the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and their number has nearly doubled since the beginning of the large-scale Russian invasion. However, the possibility of women…
AUR cannot be stopped from reaching government - Video interview
During the video interview, analyst Cristian Hrituc details the role of PSD in the current impasse, puts forward a scenario for parliamentary representation from the 2028 elections, and explains why…
Merz has no good answers as the far right targets his downfall
The far-right in Germany is trying to turn the overwhelming electoral victory into a decisive blow for Friedrich Merz and his conservatives, who are already in a difficult position. And…
The risk Europe will face after the war in Ukraine ends
Poland, Germany, and Czechia are evaluating the potential security risks associated with the post-war demobilization in Ukraine. Experts warn that risks related to organized crime and arms trafficking need to…
The political earthquake that began in one of Germany’s smallest states. Why AfD’s victory matters for all of Europe
„Political earthquake,” „social upheaval,” or „turning point for Germany.” That’s how the resounding victory of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the Saxony-Anhalt elections was described. It might seem exaggerated.…
The appointment of the prime minister does not mean the crisis is resolved. The president's mistake cannot be undone
The most complicated week for the current administration at Cotroceni Palace begins. Today, at 3:00 PM, the president has called for CSAT, where, in addition to SAFE, the withdrawal of…
Saxony-Anhalt's state election will have a nationwide impact
The parliamentary elections in the small eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt could have dramatic consequences for the federal government of Germany, further amplifying dissatisfaction towards Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Only 1.6 million…
How do Romanian agents end up working for Russia? George Simion is SAFE
For a long time, regarding the Kremlin’s interference rationale in Romania, something didn’t add up. Agents of influence created by the country’s secret services in different historical periods and for…
Can Europe wage a high-intensity war on its own? The major vulnerabilities of its 2030 plan
Since the invasion of Ukraine, Europe has been heavily investing in defense, producing more ammunition, and significantly increasing military budgets. However, the European Union’s ability to handle a high-intensity conflict…
Nicușor Dan, God, and the Law
The first day of September was an intense one for the President of Romania. In the morning, he was at the National Cathedral to speak to young Orthodox people, and…
How many more missiles does Russia have - and can it keep firing them?
From the beginning of 2026 until the morning of August 27, Russian forces launched at least 1,858 missiles of various types at Ukraine. However, the number does not reflect the…
How Ukraine plans to close Russia’s airspace. The strategy has already been tested - now it’s entering a far more ambitious phase
When Volodymyr Zelensky warned airlines that Russian airspace could practically become impossible to use, he wasn’t speaking of a strategy starting from scratch. Ukraine has been testing a tactic for…
NATO vows to defend every inch of allied territory. The place where Russia wants to prove it won’t
While Western warnings about a possible Russian attack on NATO focus mainly on the Baltic states, a former Norwegian military attaché in Ukraine draws attention to a much more distant…
A country with morale on the ground: Why are the French so pessimistic about the future
France, once observed the French travel writer Sylvain Tesson, „is a paradise inhabited by people who think they live in hell.” As the campaign for next year’s presidential elections heats…
Crisis at Pentagon amid war with Iran. Generals warn US is weakening its military capabilities as Hegseth consolidates power
The Pentagon is going through one of the most complicated periods in recent years: the military leadership of the United States is becoming increasingly thin, the war with Iran is…
Dan Driscoll’s Parting Shot
The Secretary of the Army spoke directly to Trump about issues within the American ground forces and the conflict with Pentagon chief, Pete Hegseth. A few days later, he resigned.…
At the beach, among drones. A general explains why tourists have started pulling combat devices out of the Black Sea
A vacation like no other is coming to an end. Imagine that five years ago, someone came to you and showed you a picture of tourists on vacation in Mangalia,…