Ursula von der Leyen’s proposal to grant „associate member” status to Canada has surprised European capitals and caused confusion in Brussels. The idea had not been previously discussed with the…
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How Trump’s diesel problem could play into Moscow’s hands
Faced with record diesel prices and the upcoming Congressional elections less than two months away, Donald Trump directed his criticism towards Ukraine. The American president is urging Volodymyr Zelensky to…
At AUR, an open day for shepherds. A protest with the scent of miner strikes
It’s hard to remove the football gallery from George Simion’s heart and mind. What happened on Tuesday in Victory Square will tighten even more the sanitary cordon around the extremist…
Blockage in Securistan. How Romania became a controlled democracy and what are the effects
In 1988, there were 14,629 employees working in the State Security Department, according to a report published by CNSAS. But the repressive system in Romania was much more extensive and…
Grindeanu, the giraffe, and the eyebrows. Traumas of a PSD leader from the time of Dragnea
On the last day of January 2017, the current leader of PSD, who was then the prime minister, signed the famous Emergency Ordinance 13 (EO 13), aimed at saving Liviu…
Bolojan must go! Really?
Sorin Grindeanu shouts wherever he can: Bolojan should leave and everything will be resolved. Mihai Gâdea, at Antena 3, does the same thing night after night. Opinion articles appear announcing…
Why the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 attacks has not been tried in 25 years. The trial may never happen
Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks in 2001, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused of conceiving and coordinating the attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people, has not yet been tried. He has…
America has not learned anything from September 11. What could a new 9/11 look like
Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks that changed the world, the United States continues to face the same „perfect storm” fueled by stifling bureaucracy, political correctness, and diplomatic illusions, notes…
Don't believe too much in polls. Reality is more complicated
After four months since the dismissal of the Bolojan Government by a PSD-AUR alliance, the public opinion barometer has reappeared, conducted by INSCOP. The mere fact that, once again, an…
How the Kremlin conquered the symbol of Free Romania and why no one seems to be bothered
When I received a message on WhatsApp from a colleague journalist telling me that in Parliament the appointment of Sorina Matei as Interim President Director-General of TVR was being prepared,…
Europeans want a stronger Europe but doubt it can become a reality. Distrust fuels the far right
Europeans, for the most part, desire a strong, united Europe capable of acting independently. However, few believe that current leaders can turn this desire into reality, and the sense of…
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…