The announcements made by the President of the European Commission on 16 September 2026, during the State of the Union address (SOTEU), concerning the introduction of an emergency security protocol and the establishment of a European Security Council (ESC), do not yet constitute fully developed proposals. Nevertheless, they already reveal differences in how security is understood...
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Russia’s actions targeting Europe are increasingly extending beyond isolated acts of sabotage, cyberattacks, or disinformation campaigns. Their significance lies in the combination of various instruments within a broader strategy aimed at weakening the West and curtailing its support for Ukraine. However, the response from European states remains largely reactive; the initiative...
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On 4 September 2026, 164 countries voted in favour of a United Nations draft resolution entitled “Correcting the Map”. The aim of this resolution was to restore balance in global cartographic representation and to promote the fair representation of world regions, with a particular focus on Africa. The objective was to create a map that would more accurately reflect the actual...
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In early September 2026, the European natural gas market entered the final phase of the storage injection season with inventories significantly below the levels recorded in previous years. On 1 September, natural gas storage facilities in the European Union were at 65.4% of capacity, compared with 77.7% the previous year and 92.4% two years earlier. This means that Europe is...
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Nine months after the introduction of the euro in Bulgaria, inflation continues to follow an upward trend. The legal and institutional measures proposed by the government have so far failed to produce results. The sources of rising prices should be sought both in the unstable international situation and in the ineffective actions of Bulgarian institutions during the introduction...
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Romania’s Petrotel refinery, owned by the Russian energy company Lukoil, entered into insolvency proceedings at the end of August 2026. The decision of the Ploiești Tribunal, which has jurisdiction over Prahova County, followed nearly a year of inactivity at the facility after Lukoil was placed under U.S. sanctions in the autumn of 2025. State supervision over the assets as...
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After 2022, political momentum behind the development of the Middle Corridor gained pace. While it is a project with considerable potential in transport, economic and energy terms, its actual expansion and competitiveness are dependent on a multitude of challenges and risks. In the energy sphere, the corridor’s importance lies primarily in diversifying supply routes for...
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On August 2026, the National Assembly elected the 8th president of Hungary since 1990. András Baka will take office eight days after the election results are announced – on August 19th, the day before Hungary’s national holiday – St. Stephen’s Day (Szent István napja). The newly elected president’s term, according to the provisions of the 17th amendment to the...
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The inauguration of the US-Serbia Strategic Dialogue in July 2026 represents an important step in the development of bilateral relations since Aleksander Vučić came to power. The establishment of a permanent consultation mechanism indicates the readiness of both sides to strengthen cooperation in the fields of energy, security, new technologies, and science. At the same time,...
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Low water levels on the Danube have caused logistical disruptions to fuel transportation in Central and South-Eastern Europe. Reduced barge loading capacity has forced some deliveries to be redirected to rail and road transport, increasing both costs and pressure on inventory levels. Despite these difficulties, the main refineries located along the Danube continue to operate...
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