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How deepfakes and cloned voices are distorting Europe's elections

France, Oct. 24 -- Europe's busy election schedule in 2025 and 2026 is being targeted by AI-generated manipulation on social media. But this time around, Europe's political landscape is transforming. ... Read More


Azerbaijan lifts Armenia border restrictions, but hurdles to peace remain

France, Oct. 22 -- Azerbaijan has lifted restrictions on cargo transit to Armenia, marking a significant step forward in the fragile peace between the two countries after decades of conflict, but the ... Read More


Microchip factory in Netherlands caught in tussle between Europe, China and US

France, Oct. 17 -- Dutch authorities have, for the first time ever, invokedCold War-era legislation to take control of a Chinese-owned microchip factory - prompting backlash from China.The move underl... Read More


Czech populist's comeback a win for politics of pragmatism in shifting Europe

France, Oct. 11 -- The Czech Republic's parliamentary elections returned Andrej Babis and his populist ANO movement to power, marking a decisive break from the outgoing government andreflecting a broa... Read More


EU to investigate Hungarian spy ring that targeted Brussels institutions

France, Oct. 10 -- An investigationhas revealedhow Hungary'sintelligenceservices recruitedcitizens tospy on behalfof Prime MinisterViktor Orban's government, targeting sensitiveEuropean Uniondecision-... Read More


Moldova's vote sets it on EU course but deep political rifts remain

France, Oct. 1 -- Sunday's elections in Moldova marked a defining moment in the country's democratic journey. Amid deep political divisions and heavy foreign interference, the vote offered Moldovans a... Read More


In pictures: Moldovans vote in decisive parliamentary elections

France, Sept. 28 -- Moldovans on Sunday are casting their votes in parliamentary elections seen as crucial for the country's future direction. The poll will determine whether Moldova continues on its ... Read More


EU integration versus Russian influence: Moldova's future on the line

France, Sept. 28 -- Moldovans are heading to the polls on Sunday - in what is widely seen as the most important election since the country gained independence - facing a political crossroads with impl... Read More


How Russian disinformation flooded Moldova's media landscape ahead of election

France, Sept. 27 -- As Moldova approaches its parliamentary elections of 28 September, it finds itself at the epicentre of an unprecedented Russian disinformation campaign that has fundamentally alter... Read More


Divided by the Dniester: Transnistria casts a shadow over Moldova's EU ambitions

France, Sept. 26 -- The separatist region of Transnistria has long been the thorn in the side of Moldova's pursuit of European Union membership - a fact thrown into sharp relief as parliamentary elect... Read More