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Introduction Poland stands on the brink of a significant political decision as it approaches the second round of its 2025 presidential election. The contest between centrist Rafal Trzaskowski and nationalist Karol Nawrocki encapsulates the nation’s deep-seated divisions and will determine Poland’s trajectory concerning European Union integration, democratic reforms, and social policies. The…

Jakov Milatović: Montenegro’s Youngest President At just 36 years old, Jakov Milatović made history by becoming Montenegro’s youngest-ever president after his election victory in May of last year. He secured a remarkable majority by campaigning on a strong pro-European Union (EU) platform. With a background as an economist and experience as the former Minister of Economic Development, Milatović…

Protests Erupt in Tirana as Opposition Demands Government Resignation On Tuesday, the streets of Tirana, Albania’s capital, were filled with opposition lawmakers and supporters who staged a significant protest, calling for the replacement of the current government with a technocratic caretaker cabinet. This proposed cabinet would be composed of experts rather than politicians, and is sought to…

Orbán’s Controversial Visit to Georgia Amidst Election Backlash Viktor Orbán, the Hungarian Prime Minister, has lauded the recent parliamentary elections in Georgia as “free and democratic,” even as he faces significant criticism from various European Union (EU) nations regarding his trip to Tbilisi. A coalition of 13 countries, including prominent members like Germany and France, condemned…

Massive Protests Erupt in Georgia Over Alleged Election Fraud Thousands of Georgians took to the streets outside parliament on Monday night to voice their outrage over what President Salome Zourabichvili described as a “rigged” parliamentary election, allegedly orchestrated with assistance from Russia. “You did not lose the election,” Zourabichvili told the passionate crowd, which waved Georgian…

PODGORICA: Montenegro‘s new government was confirmed on Tuesday, with the prime minister promising to unblock the Balkan nation’s stalled European Union integration process as a top EU official was set to hold talks in the small Natomember country. Parliament approved the new Cabinet with 46 votes in favor and 19 against after a session that lasted all night. Montenegro’s assembly has 81 members…