Brussels aims at the last remaining working pipeline between Russia and Europe. Transit country Türkiye cautious, Greece euphoric. An EU regulation being developed under the “REPowerEU regulation” framework now explicitly mentions TurkStream. Connecting Russia with Türkiye via 2 pipelines, TurkStream serves both domestic Turkish energy gas market and reexports to Europe. After the transit agreement between Russia and Ukraine expired ...
Foreign policy positions and militarization steps The European Commission and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy released “Preserving Peace – Defense Readiness Roadmap 2030” on October 16. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen explained the need for this Roadmap by saying “The recent threats have shown that Europe is at risk”. The Roadmap is built on the ...
First part of the interview focusing on historic roots of anti-Russian sentiment in the continent. We conducted an extensive interview with Prof. Dr. Franco Cardini, one of Italy’s foremost living medieval historians, who continues to teach at the University of Florence. Cardini provided our questions with deep and detailed answers, blending current events with historical perspective. In the first part ...
The EU’s expectations and scenarios. By Gökalp Erbaş There is much debate about the possible economic effects of Europe’s rearmament. When examining the discussions on this topic, the most critical question seems to be: Has there been a structural change in the economic function of the arms industry from the past to the present? The arms industry actually works to ...
On Europe’s militarization and its growing economic and political crises, from the Turkish community in Germany, to Türkiye–Germany relations, from cultural imperialism to and Israel’s aggression. Tomasz Froelich is a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. He also serves on the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Delegation for Relations with ...
Europe’s role and what Türkiye should do. Following Trump’s reelection, Washington and Moscow initiated contacts aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine. Trump’s team worked not only with the Russian side but also engaged in talks with both Europe and Ukraine. From the Munich Security Conference to Zelenskyy’s visit to the White House, from meetings in Europe to gatherings held in ...
The global setting in front of the old continent with Trump’s presidency. By Ali Rıza Taşdelen As international dynamics shift toward a multipolar world and a new global order emerges, the EU is becoming increasingly isolated. Being in a geopolitically and geostrategically fragile position, the EU finds itself floundering, anxious, and in search of its place in the face of ...
Holding an umbrella for Zelensky. By Mehmet Perinçek After the phone call between Trump and Putin, the peace process in Ukraine has gained more momentum. When we look at the world, a picture has emerged. On one side we have Russia and the US, with the Putin-Trump initiative. On the other side, we see the UK and the hawks of ...
Moldova might be taught a lesson that all of Europe should take to heart. By Gökalp Erbaş The governments of both Moldova and Transnistria declared a state of emergency last December, initially for one month. Ukraine’s decision not to renew transit agreements for Russian gas for 2025 and Gazprom’s suspension of gas supplies to Moldova due to unpaid debts prompted ...
The European Defense Fund, the Ukraine Assistance Fund, and how Brussels subordinates European peoples’ interest to those of Washington. by Fabrizio Verde, Naples / Italy Recently, a clash took place in the European Parliament that clearly reflects the gravity of the moment for an EU that risks ultimate ruin due to a ruling class that has chosen to sacrifice the ...