Section: Transitions Online (EU)
Toning It Down
President-elect Igor Dodon’s rhetoric and actions might differ in practice from his promises during the electoral campaign, analysts believe. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
The Anger Beneath
For those seeking a Western orientation for Moldova’s future, the victory of Igor Dodon was a devastating loss – as their opinions aired in a popular Moldovan newspaper showed all too clear. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Putin and Trump: Where From Here?
They might outwardly seem willing to wheel and deal. But it’s increasingly difficult to see how any agreement might actually look. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Ukraine Takes Over Oligarch-Owned Bank
Government says the move will help shore up the shaky banking sector. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Diaspora vs. Moldova
The West-leaning candidate lost the presidential election despite overwhelming support from expatriate voters, raising many questions. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Summit Reaffirms EU Russia, Ukraine Strategy
Union leaders tried to bring members’ increasingly discordant voices into a semblance of harmony. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Michael McFaul Makes RT An Offer They Can(not) Refuse
Russian state-run TV network turns down former U.S. ambassador’s offer to host his own show. From Global Voices. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Dutch PM to Propose Weakening Landmark Ukraine Pact
Domestic dilemma forces Mark Rutte into taking a position that many Ukrainians see as a betrayal of their hopes. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Election Season in Southeastern and Eastern Europe
Social Democrats win in Romania, while conservatives have slim lead in Macedonia, and Transdniester gets a new president. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Wave Of Arrests Among Pro-Moscow Belarusians
Several detentions of Belarusians showcasing their pro-Russian feelings on the internet might point to a wider, security-related crackdown. …read more Source: Transitions Online...