Moldova at a Crossroads: Russia’s “all in” against Chișinău’s European Future

Shorouk Express While Russia has militarily invaded Ukraine, Moldova is facing an unprecedented hybrid war orchestrated by the Kremlin. Experts believe that Moscow is likely to invest significantly in efforts to manipulate the country’s upcoming parliamentary elections, attempting to win the “hearts and minds” of Moldovans through extensive cyberattacks and traditional tactics such as co-opting…

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European recognition for Palestine

Shorouk Express Portugal, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia announced their recognition of Palestine as an independent state on 21 September, and were officially joined by France, Belgium, Malta, Luxembourg and San Marino at the United Nations General Assembly, which opened the following day in New York. According to the Hamas Health Ministry, the war…

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European Commission set to unveil new structure within months

Shorouk Express Two Commission officials, granted anonymity to speak about the sensitive process, said that alternative models were being considered whereby departments could be merged. By the end of 2026, the EU executive will move to eliminate “unnecessary processes” and encourage “more collaborative working,” having carried out a thorough assessment of “who does what.” An…

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