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Romania's pro-EU government  was ousted Tuesday in a vote of no-confidence prolonging a period of political turmoil and economic uncertainty. The motion passed with 281 votes, far more than the 233 needed to dismiss Ilie Bolojan who passed a series of unpopular austerity measures to cut back Romania's budget deficit of 7.9% last year, the highest in the European Union. But...

Fighting to save his reform-minded government, Premier Ilie Bolojan said Tuesday that a motion of no-confidence filed against him was spearheaded by local ‘barons’ upset they no longer had access to public funds. The prime minster blamed the Social Democrats who walked out of the coalition last month and submitted the motion with a far-right party over austerity measures which...

In speaking truth to power, Charles III proved himself far worthier than the Clown Who Would Be King At a moment when the transatlantic alliance is under tremendous strain, with strident tones heard on both sides of the ocean, King Charles III’s address to the US Congress had the sense of a rebuttal to … well, just about everything. The background,...

With energy uncertainty higher than it has been for decades following US war with Iran,  the Energy Forward 2026: Transition, Security and Investments in Bucharest debated how to move forward to counter the crisis and create a more stable energetic climate. Participants discussed the current economic climate, focusing on price volatility aggravated by the war in Iran, energy security, and...

Romania's parliament on Tuesday will vote on a motion of no confidence that is predicted to oust liberal Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, deepening political turmoil in the country and raising concerns for investors. Romania's biggest party, the Social Democrats (PSD), quit the government last month and joined forces with the far right party, AUR, to file the motion over reforms...

On the eve of the D-day of the vote of no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, the president came out with a bunch of reassuring messages. So reassuring that you suspect a) he has no idea what is going on, b) he understands, but he has his own agenda; or c) he actually understands and has a trump card...

May 3 was World Press Freedom Day yet articulate and well-aimed comments issued by the good and the great have not changed the situation as we start the week. Dan Perry argues that that the threat comes not only from governments but from public confusion about what the press even is. A renewed covenant is needed. Media freedom is under...

Germany appears to be losing its role as the central hub of US European operations.  The United States has begun reducing its military footprint in Germany, a move that reflects both immediate political frictions and a longer-term strategic recalibration rather than a single triggering incident. Some figures says that 5000 troops will be removed, other sources claim that more are to...

He’s the second Inter player to become champion as a player and as a coach Internazionale Milano won the Italian championship for the 21st time on Sunday evening, after winning 2-0 against Parma. For Chivu, it was his first trophy as a senior coach. He also won the title in Italy with Inter in 2008, 2009 and 2010 as a footballer. For...

Recent analyses consistently identify Europe as the fastest-warming continent. Why? Because of its land-heavy geography, as well as the influence of Arctic amplification affecting northern parts of the region. To be precise, this acceleration is not incidental, but structural. Europe’s land-heavy geography means it warms more quickly than ocean-dominated regions, since land absorbs and releases heat faster than water. At...