Missing from the “Point of No Return”: CIVIL demands answers from North Macedonia, Albania, and Bulgaria over Tribunal opt-out
SKOPJE, May 16, 2026 – As 36 nations and the European Union marked a historic “point of no...
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Category: EUROPE
Europe Day: celebrating unity, peace, and shared progress
On 9 May, we celebrate Europe Day. It marks the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, in which...
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Updated guidelines on the responsible use of generative AI in research
The Commission has published an update of the ERA Living Guidelines on the responsible use of...
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Magyar Wins. Hungary’s Real Test Begins.
What’s next for Hungary and Europe after Péter Magyar’s landslide victory?
By Xhabir Deralla Following the parliamentary elections of 12 April 2026, Hungary enters a new...
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Hungary Votes Today: Key Facts, Figures, and Stakes
Hungary goes to the polls today in what is widely seen as the most consequential election in more...
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GUARDIANS OF ORBÁN’S THRONE: Has Fidesz Fired All Its Bullets?
The final attempt to engineer a crisis and delay the vote appears to have failed—but as the clock ticks down, the question remains: does Fidesz still have any bullets left?
By Ljubomir Kostovski When Prime Minister Viktor Orbán failed in his attempt to create a shock by...
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THE GUARDIANS OF ORBÁN’S THRONE: The Newest Enemy Was Chosen in 2024 – Ukraine
The one most satisfied with the position of the Hungarian prime minister in the period after 2024...
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Israeli Experts and Orbán’s Last Attempt to Stay in Power: Find Yourself a Good Enemy
The man who helped Viktor Orbán and Benjamin Netanyahu rise to power and remain there early in their careers developed a political formula that never goes out of date – polarization and hatred
By Ljubomir Kostovski “It is good to have an enemy,” says George Birnbaum, one of the...
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Slovenia’s Elections and the Balkan Disinformation Corridor: Inside the Network Shaping Europe’s New Political Warfare
Foreign manipulation, hybrid operations, and the Slovenian elections as a test case for Europe’s democratic resilience
By Xhabir DerallaWith contributions from the CIVIL Hybrid Threats Monitoring Team (CHTM) As...
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EU Enlargement in the Western Balkans: Geopolitical Necessity or Strategic Illusion?
Between Russia’s war against Ukraine, illiberal elites, and Brussels’ contradictions, Europe faces difficult choices about the future of enlargement.
By Ambassador Gudrun Steinacker (ret.) After Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, EU...
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A Trip to Berlin
For Professor Védrine, the Berlin Security Conference revealed an ignored reality: the Franco-German couple no longer exists. Washington now openly supports Germany as the continent’s sole leader.
By Olivier Védrine Invited in November to the Berlin Security Conference to receive, on behalf of...
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Diversion Instead of Debate: How an EU Document Became a Political Spectacle in North Macedonia
Rhetoric, amplification, and the erosion of accountability in the EU accession process
By Jabir Deralla There has been no substantial public debate in North Macedonia about the...
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