The election victory of Donald Trump raises concerns and challenges for the contemporary European landscape, particularly regarding transatlantic relations and NATO’s future. Trump has previously expressed a desire to reduce U.S. involvement in NATO if European allies do not increase…
Ignazio Cassis, Switzerland’s Foreign Minister, faces criticism for lacking a clear political compass and strategy. While he is praised for his humanistic approach and diplomatic engagements, including achievements at the Ukraine conference and within the UN Security Council, his tendency…
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has traveled to Syria to engage with the new Islamist rulers following the ousting of dictator Bashar al-Assad. This visit is seen as a necessary step for diplomacy despite the complexities of negotiating with groups…
Dimitris Mantzos, a parliamentary representative of PASOK-Kinal, commented on Greece’s new position as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. He emphasized the opportunity this brings for Greece to enhance its role internationally while highlighting the responsibility to pursue…
Kostas Tsoukalas, spokesperson for PASOK-KINAL, discusses the party’s vision for restoring balance in Greece’s political system and challenging New Democracy. He emphasizes the need for alternative government proposals and highlights issues of income inequality and taxation policies. Tsoukalas also critiques…
Documents from 1994, recently released after a 30-year confidentiality period, highlight Switzerland’s foreign policy challenges, including discussions on the Middle East involving Hafez al-Assad and Yassir Arafat. The findings illustrate ongoing themes in Swiss-EU negotiations and internal political dynamics. Experts…
The article explores the enduring challenges faced by former President Jimmy Carter and current President Joe Biden, highlighting similarities in their presidencies, including economic turmoil, foreign policy crises, and public trust issues in government. Both leaders encountered significant geopolitical obstacles,…
Kostas Yfantis, an International Relations professor, discussed Donald Trump’s approach to negotiations regarding Ukraine and Middle Eastern geopolitical dynamics on ERTNews. Trump is expected to prioritize relations with key regional countries like Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Iran, while maintaining a…
President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to push Panama to either lower its fees on the Panama Canal or return control of the canal to the United States. Speaking at a Turning Point USA conference, he labeled the current fees as…
Donald Trump’s team has informed European officials that the incoming U.S. administration will demand NATO member states increase their defense budgets to 5% of GDP from the current 2%. Despite previous comments on ending aid to Ukraine, Trump plans to…
The Turkish Foreign Ministry has rejected the recent conclusions from the EU’s General Affairs Council, calling them unrealistic and biased in favor of Greece and the Greek Cypriots. The ministry emphasized Turkey’s aspirations to join the EU and criticized the…
During a parliamentary session, Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis emphasized the importance of dialogue in foreign policy, criticizing past administrations for their handling of national issues. He declared that discussions with Turkey are necessary but must focus solely on specific…
