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Dutch Exit Poll: D66 Liberals Projected to Win Narrowly Over Wilders’ PVV
According to exit polls, the pro-Ukrainian social liberals of D66 scored a surprise victory, edging out the populist right-wing Party for Freedom (PVV).
Oct. 29, 2025
Russia
Russians Were Present at Secret Training Camp for Moldovan Agitators, Serbia Says
Dozens of Moldovans and Romanians attending the camp, located near the border with Bosnia, were allegedly given instruction in sabotage tactics ahead of elections to the Moldovan parliament.
Oct. 16, 2025
Europe
Georgian Dream Unveils New Wave of Protest Crackdowns
Hundreds of protesters have already been penalized with extortionate 5,000 lari ($1,835) fines for taking to the streets to peacefully demonstrate, while many others have been jailed.
Oct. 14, 2025
EU
Georgia Charges 5 Opposition Figures Over Protests as EU Denounces Democratic Backsliding
A statement by EU chiefs categorically rejected claims made by Georgian authorities and Russian politicians that attempts at a “peaceful revolution” had been engineered or influenced by Brussels.
Oct. 6, 2025
Ukraine
Avoiding Obstruction: Czechia Unlikely to Mirror Hungary Despite ‘Trumpist’ Ex-PM Win, Experts Say
Analysts suggest the new government will be less proactive, but unlikely to adopt the full-scale obstructionist policies of Hungary or Slovakia.
Oct. 6, 2025
Europe
Georgia PM Vows Sweeping Crackdown After 'Foiled Coup'
Georgia’s Prime Minister vows more crackdown on opposition and activists after tens of thousands of demonstrators flooded Tbilisi’s Freedom Square and some tried to enter the presidential palace.
Oct. 5, 2025
Europe
Czech Ex-PM Set to Win Vote, Putting Ukraine Aid in Doubt
In the Czech general election, the party of self-described “Trumpist” billionaire Andrej Babiš is a frontrunner, triggering concerns about Prague’s support for Ukraine and future ties with the EU.
Oct. 5, 2025
Russia
Georgian Police Clash With Protesters Attempting to Storm Presidential Palace
It followed calls for the peaceful overthrow of Georgia’s ruling party, which has been accused of a crackdown on political opposition, protesters, rights activists and independent media.
Oct. 4, 2025
Czechia
Czech Ex-PM Who Wants to Halt Ukraine Aid Set to Win Vote
Is Czechia about to vote in a “Trumpist” prime minister?
Oct. 4, 2025
Georgia
Georgia votes in local polls as opposition urges ‘last-chance’ protest
Georgia heads to tense local elections as opposition calls mass protests in a “last chance” to save democracy, accusing the ruling Georgian Dream of authoritarianism and pro-Russian tilt.
Oct. 4, 2025
EU
Czechs Vote in Two-Day Election with Billionaire Ex-Premier Tipped to Come First
A return to power of the billionaire ex-premier could draw the Czech Republic – an ally of Ukraine – closer to EU mavericks Hungary and Slovakia and turn relations with both Kyiv and Brussels rocky.
Oct. 3, 2025
Moldova
Elections in Moldova: Pro-European Course Confirmed
Despite minor losses, PAS can now continue the country’s path towards EU accession without a coalition partner. Europe’s media take a closer look at the outcome.
Oct. 1, 2025
Czechia
ANALYSIS: Czech Voters Signal Shift Ahead of Elections
Most Czech voters think online disinformation will have some impact on this weekend’s result, but only a quarter believe it will be enough to affect which parties form the next government.
Sept. 29, 2025
Europe
Kremlin Defeated: Pro-EU Party Leads in Moldovan Election Despite ‘Unprecedented’ Russian Hybrid War
Pro-western party retains majority in pivotal election, as analyst warns the nation is a proving ground for Moscow’s “multimillion-dollar” toolkit of coercion against the EU.
Updated: Sept. 29, 2025
Europe
Moldovans Vote in Tense Polls, Torn Between EU and Russia
Most polls show the pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity, in power since 2021, in the lead in the vote. But analysts say the race is far from certain.
Sept. 28, 2025
Moldova
ANALYSIS: Mud and Struggles: Moldova Votes Amid Poverty, Migration, Deep Fatigue
On the eve of Moldova’s election, poverty dominates daily life as one-third live below the poverty line, pensions average €165, and many feel “tired of being tired.”
Sept. 27, 2025