Russia's aggressiveness, China's expansion or the wars in the Middle East have all shown that the EU doesn’t have yet all it takes to be a relevant geopolitical player, although it aspires to this position.
Politicians have always sought to take advantage of the prestige the Olympic Games bring, using it to get their messages across. Tyrants like Hitler and democratic leaders like Emmanuel Macron made no exception.
The launch of EU accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova shows there is political will in the EU for the two countries to join. The process itself, however, could be complicated and lengthy.
A 100-billion-euro fund for Ukraine means a precise, long-term commitment with more offensive connotations than the support offered so far by the West.
The candidacy of Klaus Iohannis for head of NATO can benefit Romania. Iohannis's chance lies in the differences of opinion between East and West regarding the strategy of the Alliance.
The von der Leyen Commission's plan for EU countries to transition to “green” economies was met with resistance from farmers and skepticism from some politicians who’ve already embarked on the European Parliament election campaign.
