Eastern Europe, the new area of ​​competition between Russia and the West ▫ Simultaneous wars in the Middle East and Europe did not only affect the countries involved. The wave of geopolitical uncertainty has changed the economy and internal politics of many other countries. ▫ The war in Ukraine, relations with Brussels, the manner of interaction with the Trump administration, the immigration crisis and the economic relations with China have become the main issues of the conflict in these countries. ▫ In Bulgaria, the victory of Ileana Yutova, with positions closer to dialogue with Moscow, again highlighted the difference in support for Ukraine. In Poland, the conflict between Donald Tusk's government and the country's conservative president over the appointment of judges showed how political differences can embroil independent institutions. Behind these developments, the old competition between Russia and the West for influence in Eastern Europe continues. Now the Trump administration has entered this equation by supporting several political currents in this region. ▫ In the middle of these competitions, to what extent can Europe maintain its political independence? The link of this program is in the mechanism.

Eastern Europe, the new area of ​​competition between Russia and the West ▫ Simultaneous wars in the Middle East and Europe did not only affect the countries involved. The wave of geopolitical uncertainty has changed the economy and internal politics of many other countries. ▫ The war in Ukraine, relations with Brussels, the manner of interaction with the Trump administration, the immigration crisis and the economic relations with China have become the main issues of the conflict in these countries. ▫ In Bulgaria, the victory of Ileana Yutova, with positions closer to dialogue with Moscow, again highlighted the difference in support for Ukraine. In Poland, the conflict between Donald Tusk's government and the country's conservative president over the appointment of judges showed how political differences can embroil independent institutions. Behind these developments, the old competition between Russia and the West for influence in Eastern Europe continues. Now the Trump administration has entered this equation by supporting several political currents in this region. ▫ In the middle of these competitions, to what extent can Europe maintain its political independence? The link of this program is in the mechanism.