ENM – Page 5 – European Neighbourhood Monitor

Russia Moves Forward with Major Uranium Development in Eastern Siberia

Russia’s state nuclear corporation, Rosatom, has officially begun development of the Shirondukuyskoye uranium deposit in Eastern Siberia, situated near the city of Krasnokamensk — commonly known as Russia’s “uranium capital” — close to the borders of China and Mongolia. The project is expected to yield its first uranium by 2028, according to the company’s mining […]

Russia Moves Forward with Major Uranium Development in Eastern Siberia Read More »

Kazakhstan and Turkey Advance Strategic Ties

Central Asia / ENM

Kazakhstan and Turkey have taken steps to deepen their partnership following Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s official visit to Ankara, signaling a shift toward broader strategic cooperation in Eurasia. The visit resulted in binding agreements and infrastructure commitments, reflecting an agenda that extends beyond cultural exchange or basic trade relations. Bilateral Cooperation Gains Structural DepthOfficials from

Kazakhstan and Turkey Advance Strategic Ties Read More »

A Crisis of Trust

European Union / ENM

How the EU’s NGO Funding Machine is Losing Public Confidence By Pieter Cleppe Once hailed as the world’s most trusted institutions, NGOs have seen their credibility erode. Two decades ago, the Edelman Trust Barometer ranked NGOs above corporations, governments, and media. Today, businesses are more trusted than NGOs. This shift isn’t accidental—it’s the result of

A Crisis of Trust Read More »

Azerbaijan and Ukraine Launch First Gas Shipment via Trans-Balkan Route

Eastern Europe / ENM

In a move seen as a potential step toward diversifying regional energy flows, Azerbaijan and Ukraine have agreed to initiate their first natural gas shipment between the two countries. The shipment will avoid Russian territory, instead using the Trans-Balkan route that passes through Turkey, Bulgaria, and Romania. The announcement was jointly promoted by Naftogaz, Ukraine’s

Azerbaijan and Ukraine Launch First Gas Shipment via Trans-Balkan Route Read More »

Trump Announces Major Trade Deal with the European Union

Americas / ENM

US President Donald Trump has announced a landmark trade agreement between the United States and the European Union, highlighting significant economic and defense commitments that promise to reshape transatlantic relations. According to Trump, the deal includes the EU agreeing to purchase $750 billion worth of energy from the U.S., $150 billion specifically in U.S. energy

Trump Announces Major Trade Deal with the European Union Read More »

“Russia’s Influence in Post-Soviet States Declines Amid Shifting Regional Dynamics”

Eastern Europe / ENM

Russia is facing a notable decline in its influence over several post-Soviet states, as countries in the Caucasus and Central Asia pursue greater independence, forge new alliances, and reduce Moscow’s military and economic presence, experts say. Jeffrey Mankoff, a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, highlighted these developments in a recent

“Russia’s Influence in Post-Soviet States Declines Amid Shifting Regional Dynamics” Read More »

A Craving for Power and Money: The EU Commission’s Budget Proposal

European Union / ENM

By Pieter Cleppe The European Commission’s proposed 2028–2034 long term EU budget exemplifies its growing craving for power and money. Last week, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed to strongly increase the “MFF” or Multiannual financial framework from €1.2 trillion to €2 trillion. Also, Brussels seeks to shift fiscal power from member states

A Craving for Power and Money: The EU Commission’s Budget Proposal Read More »

EU Deforestation Regulation Faces Scrutiny Over Inconsistent Risk Classifications

Indopacific / ENM

The European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), designed to prevent deforestation through tighter controls on commodity imports, is encountering growing opposition from both corporate stakeholders and environmental analysts. Central to the criticism is a disparity between how the EU categorizes countries by deforestation risk and the actual deforestation trends observed through satellite and field data. A

EU Deforestation Regulation Faces Scrutiny Over Inconsistent Risk Classifications Read More »

EU and Indonesia Reach Agreement in Principle on Free Trade Deal After a Decade of Talks

Indopacific / ENM

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced that the European Union and Indonesia have reached an agreement in principle on a long-awaited free trade deal. The milestone comes after nearly a decade of negotiations that began in 2016. “This agreement comes at the right time,” von der Leyen said during a joint press

EU and Indonesia Reach Agreement in Principle on Free Trade Deal After a Decade of Talks Read More »

Serbia’s Delicate Balancing Act

Western Balkans / ENM

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić is continuing a delicate diplomatic balancing act as he tries to maintain strong relations with Russia while keeping Serbia’s long-standing aspirations for European Union membership alive. Vučić’s recent appearance in Moscow at Russia’s Victory Day military parade in May stirred criticism from EU officials. The visit marked his first since Russia’s

Serbia’s Delicate Balancing Act Read More »

Author name: ENM