After 6 years and at least four decisions of unconstitutionality on laws aimed at reforming special pensions, a majority of CCR judges validate the law assumed by the Romanian Government…
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Opinions and analyses by the editorial team at SpotMedia.ro, as well as comments from distinguished guests regarding the events of the day.
Simina Tănăsescu, the President of the Constitutional Court of Romania, on how the decision to cancel the December 2024 elections was made
The event of canceling the first round of presidential elections remains an unusual one, quite underexplained by authorities, continuing to have political and legal effects, as well as fiery debates…
What would Winston Churchill say about a war with Iran?
When Donald Trump criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not sufficiently supporting American and Israeli operations against Iran, he did so with a historical reference: „We’re not dealing with…
16 states affected by the war in the Middle East: the toll of strikes, victims and blockades
The war is rapidly spreading in the Middle East and beginning to affect almost every country in the region – either directly with missiles and drones or through collateral effects.…
Americans cannot shoot down all Iranian drones, and the war costs $2 billion a day. But Iran has also reduced the intensity of its attacks
The war between the United States and Iran has entered a phase where weapon stocks and production capacity are becoming a crucial factor, even though they will not solely determine…
Politico: Iran threatens Europe with attacks. Deveselu base could turn Romania into a target
Europe is strengthening its security after Iran warned that it could target European cities in countries supporting the military operation led by American President Donald Trump in the Middle East.…
China and Russia, puzzled by Iran's defeat. They have reacted diplomatically, but militarily they keep their distance. Why?
Almost a week after the attack on Iran by Israel and the USA, it can be said that the entire political and military system in Tehran has collapsed. The Iranian…
AI could be giving US lethal edge in Iran war - but there are dangers
Artificial intelligence can analyze vast amounts of information and use it to identify targets, classify threats, and suggest priorities. However, experts are concerned that human oversight could be eroded and…
What to do if you spot an Iranian Shahed drone
A familiar feeling for millions of Ukrainians was suddenly experienced throughout the Middle East over the weekend – the terror caused by Shahed drones flying overhead and crashing into buildings.…
Stuck in Dubai. How quickly does a virtual world disappear?
I wouldn’t have entered this conversation if I hadn’t asked myself a few questions and if, after reading articles, reactions, and official positions, I hadn’t arrived at an answer that…
Drones and artificial intelligence are reshaping the rules of war, as lessons from Ukraine reach the Middle East
Modern warfare no longer means just tanks and infantry, but swarms of drones, artificial intelligence, and battles fought simultaneously in the air and in cyberspace. The conflict in the Middle…
Trump’s dilemma as the war with Iran escalates: stop the offensive or double down?
As the conflict between the US and Iran escalates, Donald Trump faces a difficult strategic choice: to declare that he has achieved his objectives or to continue the offensive. According…
Vladimir Putin, the great loser in the Iran war
The President of Russia is known to swim in the morning, and on Saturday, February 28, at 08:00, when he received the first reports that Israel’s military forces had bombed…
“If it stops, it collapses.” A NATO prime minister explains why Putin won’t end the war
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal argues that Vladimir Putin cannot afford to end the war in Ukraine because such a decision could be politically fatal for him. In an interview…
Russia’s economy is weakening. Sanctions are working, say UK and Swedish finance ministers: Don’t believe Putin’s lies
The economy of Russia is weaker than official figures show, and Western sanctions are yielding results, according to British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves and her Swedish counterpart, Elisabeth Svantesson, in…
How Trump could expand his control over elections - and the push to ban mail-in voting
A group of pro-Trump activists has circulated a 17-page draft executive order requesting President Donald Trump to declare a national emergency on the grounds that China interfered in the 2020…
Grindeanu lets go of MAGA and revives progressivism with LGBTQ+. Test for stepping down from power
Shortly after Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that, finally, the coalition parties have reached consensus regarding administrative reform, Sorin Grindeanu, president of PSD, felt the need to go public and…
What does Trump actually want to do with all the military he sent to Iran's doorstep
In his State of the Union address on Tuesday, Trump offered the most significant explanation yet for why the U.S. is amassing military resources around Iran, stating that his goal…
How Russia derails peace negotiations through a constant stream of accusations
Every time negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the USA seem to progress, Moscow launches a new serious accusation – drone attacks, assassination attempts, nuclear plots, or acts of sabotage –…
Nicușor Dan, a president who bet on a MAGA cap
Over the 35 years since the fall of communism, Romania has not managed to break free from the neo-security doctrine conceived by Ion Iliescu, Silviu Brucan, and Virgil Măgureanu of…