Kosovo’s Self-Determination party wins 43% in early elections but faces coalition hurdles amid EU integration challenges and regional political instability.
Armenia’s recent elections reinforce PM Pashinyan’s pro-EU stance, intensifying tensions with Russia and impacting regional economic and geopolitical stability.
Russia threatens Armenia with higher tariffs and labor restrictions if it leaves the Eurasian Economic Union amid rising tensions over Armenia's EU alignment.
Violent protests in Belgrade expose deep political instability in Serbia, challenging governance and economic stability ahead of crucial 2026 elections.
Latvia's ruling coalition collapsed after the Defense Minister's resignation over a drone incident, raising political instability and economic uncertainty ahead of key parliamentary elections.
Former Polish Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro has fled Hungary for the US amid Hungary’s new government seeking to extradite officials sheltering under the previous administration.
Viktor Orban declines his parliamentary seat to focus on party leadership as Hungary’s new government signals major policy reversals impacting EU and Russia relations.
Bulgaria’s Progressive Bulgaria coalition, led by ex-president Rumen Radev, leads parliamentary elections amid public demand for anti-corruption reforms and geopolitical realignment.
Hungary's parliamentary elections deliver a decisive majority to Peter Madyar's Tisa party amid disputed district results and fraud allegations, signaling shifts in domestic and EU policy.
Slovakia will block the EU's 20th sanctions package on Russia until oil supply via the Druzhba pipeline through Ukraine is restored, highlighting regional energy tensions.