Commentary

Ukraine’s hot political autumn

Monday’s violent protest outside the parliament and the departure from the coalition of the Radical Party have kicked off Ukraine’s hot political autumn

If Europe were a country

The Government would have convened Parliament to request extraordinary funds and approve emergency measures

EU needs to step up its game in Ukraine

The EU should stay true to basic principles in dealing with Russian revisionism and push back when these principles are violated

The challenge of re-engaging Belarus

It is right to be wary of the regime in Belarus, but the EU should nonetheless try to turn this into an opportunity in its favour