Correspondence // Budapest hosts the fifth meeting of the European Political Community

While EU leaders primarily focus on the West and the Atlantic, their attention briefly shifts to Hungary for the European Political Community (EPC) meetings on Thursday and Friday. These meetings are organized in Budapest by Viktor Orbán's Hungary, which holds the European Union's rotating presidency until the year's end. Following Donald Trump's recent victory in the US election, Orbán finds himself in a position of strength, ensuring he faces no backlash for congratulating the pro-Russian Georgian Dream party after the recent elections in Georgia.

EU and NATO leaders hopeful for renewed U.S. alliance under Trump

Several European leaders have extended their congratulations to Donald Trump following his victory in the United States presidential election.

Donald Trump secures U.S. presidency with 279 electoral votes

Donald Trump, 78 years old, has been elected President of the United States. The Republican exceeded the required 270 electoral votes to secure the presidency, according to Edison Research projections. His decisive victory came in Wisconsin, bringing his total to 279 electoral votes, compared to 223 for his opponent, Kamala Harris, with vote counts still ongoing in several states, as reported by Reuters.

NATO chief: U.S. won’t abandon alliance, regardless of election

The new NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, has expressed confidence that regardless of the outcome of the U.S. presidential election—whether Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris or former Republican President Donald Trump—America will remain committed to NATO.

Kamala Harris leads Trump in key states ahead of elections

One day before the presidential elections in the United States, the Democratic candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris, holds a narrow lead over her Republican opponent, former President Donald Trump, according to polls from key states involved in this election.

Thousands protest Tbilisi election results amid fraud claims

Thousands of people gathered once again in Tbilisi to contest the results of the parliamentary elections held on October 26.

Germany has accused Russia of "massive" efforts to obstruct Moldovans living abroad from voting

The German government condemned what it described as "a massive, coordinated attempt" to hinder the voting process for Moldovans in the diaspora during the second round of the presidential election, which was won by pro-European President Maia Sandu.

14 dead in Serbia train station roof collapse

National mourning has been declared in Serbia following the tragic collapse of a train station roof in Novi Sad, which resulted in the deaths of 14 people.

Pope Francis prays for Valencia amid storm 'Dana' devastation

“Let us pray for the people of the Iberian Peninsula, especially for the community in Valencia, which has been devastated by the storm 'Dana,' the name given in Italy to the severe weather that has struck Spain,” declared Pope Francis at the conclusion of the Catholic prayer 'Angelus.'

France to enforce border checks across all borders starting November

Another European country suspends the Schengen free movement area. Starting November 1, France will reintroduce border checks at all of its borders. This temporary measure is set to remain in place until April 30, 2025.

Drone attack targets Chechen Special Forces University

Chechnya has been targeted by a drone attack for the first time. On the morning of October 29th, a drone struck the roof of the Special Forces University in Gudermes, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov announced on Telegram.

Georgia launches vote recount amid election fraud accusations

The Electoral Commission of Georgia announced that it will begin a vote recount on Tuesday in 14% of polling stations, following accusations from the pro-European opposition that the ruling Georgian Dream party engaged in fraud and “stole” the legislative elections, according to AFP.