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Trump’s victory and Europe. The party is over. What’s next?
Trump’s victory and Europe. The party is over. What’s next?

Donald Trump (re)winning the White House could give a long-term boost to the far right in Europe, but it could also encourage the EU to rely more on itself.

Gender parity and the European Commission’s political bickering
Gender parity and the European Commission’s political bickering

Ursula von der Leyen says there should be an equal number of female and male commissioners, but political priorities and the stalling of the EU's Franco-German engine put gender parity on the back burner.

Is EU’s foreign policy heading towards “Estonization”?
Is EU’s foreign policy heading towards “Estonization”?

As Estonia’s Kaja Kallas is set to take over the top EU diplomat job from Josep Borrell, some expect a EU foreign policy more focused – and tougher – on Russia.

The EPP Congress in Bucharest – what does it mean to the EU and Romania
The EPP Congress in Bucharest – what does it mean to the EU and Romania

Leaders of the most powerful European political group are meeting in Bucharest. Their decisions might influence the EU and Romania in the years ahead, should the EPP win the European Parliament election again.

The Estonian Northeast is moving the economy to a European footing
The Estonian Northeast is moving the economy to a European footing

Once a major Soviet industrial center, Ida-Viruuma comes back to life, due to the European funds.