Wider Europe

No good economic options for Putin

Though Russia is facing a rapid economic decline, Putin continues to effectively ignore the looming recession. 

Moldova’s last chance for reform

Moldova's new pro-European government will face a strong pro-Russian opposition and it must act quickly to implement reforms – for its own sake and for the EU's

Ukraine’s new government

Ukraine finally has a new government, but fighting in the east is continuing and the economy is near collapse

Who pays for the sanctions on Russia?

The sanctions on Russia have created winners and losers, and those most vocal about them are often those with the most to lose

Can Steinmeier and Hammond reset Bosnia?

Halting Bosnia’s eight-year downward trend and boosting the country’s momentum towards Europe is the main goal of Steinmeier and Hammond’s proposal