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In the predominantly Russia-leaning public space in Serbia, an EU candidate country since 2012, aligning with the bloc is obviously not a popular political message ahead of the parliamentary, presidential, and Belgrade elections due on 3 April.

Julian Bergmann’s profile on The Conversation

Invasion has triggered a radical shift in how smaller countries frame their neutrality

Cooperation with third countries is central to EU foreign policy. Yet the Strategic Compass will need to be careful to avoid security and defence partnerships that create only the appearance of progress.

The Ukraine war is prompting the Nordic country to reconsider an opt-out clause that dates back to the early 1990s.

Leading Independent Think Tank on European Policies

It has suddenly become harder for both countries to reject union norms on rule of law

Ukraine should be granted EU candidate status, said Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) Marko Mihkelson on Friday.

Even though it was clear that Russia would stage a military operation in Donbass, the speed of its action still caught many by surprise.

MEPs call for a more effective EU foreign and security policy and a stronger defence capability to respond to threats, in two reports adopted on Thursday (17 February), Plenary session AFET SEDE. With growing instability in the world, the rise of authoritarianism and disinformation, the EU should take the lead in strengthening multilateral partnerships and in protecting […]