Already now, a portion of Ukrainian exporters are being exposed to Europe’s climate regime, with the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism entering its paid phase this year.

On 9 June 2026, Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada [Ukrainian parliament] adopted Draft Law No. 13165-2 on improving judges' integrity declarations and declarations of judges' family ties.

This is not just about an investment project – it is about who owns the country. That, briefly, captures the mood behind the protests that have swept across Albania.

It happened. 15 June 2026 has entered the history of Ukraine–EU relations as a turning point in the process of joining the European Union – not only for Ukraine, but also for Moldova.

Ukraine has significantly accelerated the development of Integrated Border Management (IBM) following its receipt of EU candidate status and the launch of accession negotiations.

The controversy sparked by President Zelenskyy’s decree honoring the "heroes of the UPA" is evolving in Poland into a broader anti-Ukrainian discourse marked by hostility.

On 5 June, the latest EU-Western Balkans summit took place in the Montenegrin city of Tivat.

Ukraine's EU accession negotiations are gradually shifting from major political decisions to less visible but far more complex technical work: fulfilling the commitments undertaken as part of the negotiation process.

Lithuania is preparing for a coalition reshuffle and the appointment of a new government.

The deterioration of relations between Ukraine and Poland has now continued for a second week. However, developments in recent days reveal an important shift.

Although the final decision on admitting new members to the European Union always rests with the member states, the European Commission’s "technical" role in the process cannot be overstated.

Gerrymandering – the practice of designing a legislative district exclusively to gain a partisan advantage – is among the oldest practices in the American republic.

The story of the Russian cargo ship Caffa, which was recently seized by a Swedish court in the Baltic Sea, is much more than just another piece of good news about the blocking of Russian assets.

Ukrainian parliament has yet to make any meaningful progress on two draft laws introducing registered partnerships. Moreover, the proposed new Civil Code contains provisions that could represent a step backwards.

4 June is a special day in Hungary. Every Hungarian knows the date, and it does not evoke pleasant memories. More than a century ago, on this day, Hungary signed the Treaty of Trianon, accepting the loss of two-thirds of its territory.

The US House of Representatives has passed the Ukraine Support Act.

After unusually lengthy coalition negotiations, Denmark has formed a new government.

EU member states are unanimous: protection for Ukrainians will be extended.

Can protesters use profanity on banners and slogans during demonstrations?

Iulian Chifu is one of Romania’s best-known and most influential experts on international security. He previously served as an advisor on national security and international affairs to President Traian Băsescu.