Category: ANALYSIS

<h1>How much does Ukraine cost Europe? Less than we think</h1> <h4>As Washington steps back, new figures show that, contrary to what some in Brussels and various EU countries say, financing Ukraine is not a costly burden but a rational investment for Europe – far cheaper than the economic, security and humanitarian price of a Russian victory.</h4>

How much does Ukraine cost Europe? Less than we think

As Washington steps back, new figures show that, contrary to what some in Brussels and various EU countries say, financing Ukraine is not a costly burden but a rational investment for Europe – far cheaper than the economic, security and humanitarian price of a Russian victory.

by | Dec 18, 2025 | , , | 0

By György Folk / HVG (Budapest) Europe-wide trend is emerging: more and more politicians are...

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<h1>“We’re Far Ahead of Albania” — Why This Claim by PM Mickoski Matters in North Macedonia’s EU Story</h1> <h4>A closer look at how Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski’s narrative following the European Commission’s 2025 Progress Report on North Macedonia reframes the EU debate — and the risks it poses to democratic cohesion.</h4>

“We’re Far Ahead of Albania” — Why This Claim by PM Mickoski Matters in North Macedonia’s EU Story

A closer look at how Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski’s narrative following the European Commission’s 2025 Progress Report on North Macedonia reframes the EU debate — and the risks it poses to democratic cohesion.

by | Nov 8, 2025 | , , , | 0

Context: This analysis serves as an Extraordinary Edition of CIVIL’s Early Warning Report,...

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<h1>North Macedonia Local Elections 2025: Generally Peaceful Process Marked by Serious Systemic and Institutional Weaknesses — CIVIL’s Preliminary Assessment</h1> <h4>CIVIL assesses that the 2025 Local Elections in North Macedonia were held without major incidents, yet burdened by deep structural, institutional, and political weaknesses that call into question the integrity of the electoral process and the democratic capacity of the institutions and society.</h4>

North Macedonia Local Elections 2025: Generally Peaceful Process Marked by Serious Systemic and Institutional Weaknesses — CIVIL’s Preliminary Assessment

CIVIL assesses that the 2025 Local Elections in North Macedonia were held without major incidents, yet burdened by deep structural, institutional, and political weaknesses that call into question the integrity of the electoral process and the democratic capacity of the institutions and society.

by | Nov 3, 2025 | , , , | 0

CIVIL presented its preliminary assessment of the second round and the overall conduct of the 2025...

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