July 2026 – European Neighbourhood Monitor

The New U.S.–Saudi Nuclear Agreement Could Reshape Middle Eastern Geopolitics

An overview of the analysis by Francesco Sassi The recently signed nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia is being presented by both governments as a framework for expanding civilian nuclear cooperation. However, energy geopolitics analyst Francesco Sassi argues that its implications extend well beyond commercial energy development and could influence the […]

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The EU’s regulatory frenzy causes more and more tensions with its trading partners

Trade / ENM

By Pieter Cleppe Last week, the European Commission decided to impose a fine of 890 million euros on Google, this time under the new European “Digital Markets Act” (DMA). It is yet another European fine running into the billions levied on an American tech company. Once again, Google is being forced to cough up money

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Zelensky’s Dismissal of His Defence Minister Has Become a Political Gamble

Eastern Europe / ENM

Analysis by Karsten Frank President Volodymyr Zelensky’s decision to remove Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov after barely six months in office has become one of the most unexpected political developments in Ukraine since the full-scale Russian invasion. The move has surprised observers both inside and outside the country, not least because Fedorov had built a reputation

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