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On 13 May 2026, historian Anne Applebaum took the floor at Vienna's Judenplatz to ask whether this is truly "the European Moment" — and whether Europeans themselves even recognise it. Her answer was neither comfortable nor defeatist: a precise, historically grounded challenge to understand what…
This Policy Brief examines the European Media Freedom Act (2024), a landmark EU regulation establishing a common framework for media pluralism and independence across the Union. The analysis explores the Act's key provisions on editorial independence, media ownership transparency, protection of journalistic sources, and the…
In this paper, Ambassador Teimuraz Janjalia examines the upcoming European Political Community Summit in Yerevan and its broader geopolitical implications for Europe and the South Caucasus. He analyses how the summit reflects Armenia's evolving strategic orientation, the European Union's growing engagement in the region, and…
Dr George Robakidze examines the EU Critical Raw Materials Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1252) as a landmark legislative response to one of the most pressing structural vulnerabilities facing the European economy. The article explores binding 2030 benchmarks for domestic extraction, processing, and recycling, and how the…
In this analytical article, Dr George Robakidze examines Hungary's upcoming parliamentary elections, which goes beyond the framework of a single country's internal political contest and represents an important test for shaping Europe's geopolitical future. The author analyses the consolidation of power by Viktor Orbán, the…
For more than two decades, the European Union has relied on a legal framework designed for a fundamentally different digital environment. When the E-Commerce Directive was adopted in 2000, online services were relatively simple: websites mainly provided static information, communication possibilities were limited, and e-commerce…
A little more than a month remains until the next Summit of the European Political Community (EPC), scheduled to take place in Yerevan on 4 May 2026. This event represents a pivotal geopolitical development, marking the first time this pan-European platform gathers in the South…
On 17 March 2026, the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, Ilia II, a man who created an era, passed away.I had the honour of meeting the Patriarch on several occasions, whether in formal or informal settings. Here, I would like to offer a few reflections on…
In this analytical article, Giorgi Tumasyan examines the geopolitical implications of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's address to the European Parliament on 11 March 2026. The article explores the strategic transformation unfolding in the South Caucasus following progress in the Armenia–Azerbaijan peace process, the reopening…
A War Triggered “Without France,” but Not Without Consequences for It The Israeli-American offensive launched on 28 February 2026 against Iran (operation “Epic Fury” on the American side) has entered a new phase, with Europeans—and France in particular—are simultaneously marginalised in decision-making and exposed to…
This is an adapted extract from the book - Soviet Georgia: A Personal Journey Through Recent History - published by Artanuji in 2025, Tbilisi and revised specifically for the EU Awareness Centre (EUAC) In the Belly of the Leviathan Stalin's death in March 1953 saved…
In his analytical article, George Robakidze examines the strategic transformation highlighted at the 2026 Munich Security Conference. The article analyses Europe's growing readiness to assume primary responsibility for its own security through industrial rearmament, large-scale financial mobilisation, and institutional reform. It explores the structural impact…
Dr George Robakidze examines A Green Deal Industrial Plan for the Net-Zero Age as one of the most comprehensive strategies for aligning industrial competitiveness with climate neutrality in the EU. The article discusses the policy's focus on regulatory simplification, permitting, state aid, skills development, and…
A new analytical article by Ambassador Teimuraz Janjalia discusses the significant change in U.S. policy after Vice President J.D. Vance's visit to Armenia and Azerbaijan. It analyses the emerging U.S.-backed peace and connectivity initiatives, including the TRIPP corridor, investment pledges, partnership agreements, and expanded defence…
This is the first adapted extract in a series from the book Soviet Georgia: A Personal Journey Through Recent History (Artanuji, Tbilisi, 2025). It has been revised specifically for the EU Awareness Centre. Further extracts from the book will follow as part of this series.…
In this article, Ambassador David Dondua analyses the 2026 U.S. National Defence Strategy as a pivotal shift in transatlantic security, marking a move away from U.S.-led protection towards greater European responsibility. It examines how Washington's renewed focus on homeland defence, strategic selectivity, and burden-sharing reshapes…
