I think they’re still trying to figure out how convincing yesterday’s vote was. In my opinion, it was a farcical vote and a step that goes well beyond the integrity of the entire political process.
Tarek Megerisi comments on the vote of confidence to Bashagha’s government granted by Tobruk House of Representatives (Libya) on March 1st, and on UN’s delay in taking stance on the matter
From the German perspective, Spain is not using its full potential at the European level
The situation is a huge risk for Turkey, there is no doubt. Iran will also stand to lose if the Taliban returns to its old ways and provides a safe haven for Islamist extremists.
Asli Aydıntaşbaş on the inflow of refugees in Iran and Turkey after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan
How the EU handles the launch of its vaccination certificate and how it prepares for the next episodes of vaccine diplomacy will have a major impact on the bloc’s reputation
Tefta Kelmendi, Joanna Hosa and Nicu Popescu write about write about how the pandemic has damaged the EU’s image and what the bloc can do to win the next round of vaccine diplomacy
Regionally there is a perception that the EU has again failed its immediate neighbourhood. The information that it is stockpiling 10 million unused vaccines does not help to improve this perception.
What will be interesting to see is how the EU will approach the countries in its neighbourhood, at what point it will recognise the geopolitical dimension of the covid-19 vaccine
Gustav Gressel comments on Surkow's statements about Putin's style of ruling Russia.
Vessela Tcherneva is quoted in the NYT's article on Hungary's involvement in aiding and harbouring a fugitive politician from Macedonia.
