2025: A Defining Moment for Europe
The new year of 2025 brings both challenges and milestones for the European Union. As global competition intensifies, the EU must assert itself against rising geopolitical players like China while proving its unwavering commitment to Ukraine, now entering its third year of resisting Russian aggression.
The new European Commission and Parliament will set the tone for the Union’s direction, alongside the rotating EU Council presidency. Poland, taking the helm in January before handing over to Denmark in July, is expected to drive momentum in EU defence and security policy, with a strong focus on boosting the European defence industry and tackling disinformation.
In this January edition, and throughout the year, we will bring you analyses, insights, and expertise from top experts within the Think Visegrad platform, offering a Central European perspective on what lies ahead for the EU—from security and defence to economic shifts and digital transformation.
Stay with us and stay ahead of the key developments shaping Europe in 2025!
From our members: selected publications
Moldova: Russia’s gas crisis game in Transnistria
A new Russian-Iranian treaty: closing ranks ahead of Trump’s presidency
Trump’s Trade Policy Likely to Put Pressure on EU, Other U.S. Partners
Romania, Bulgaria Gain Full Membership Rights in the Schengen Area
The Third Czech National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security
Trade War 2.0? – Donald Trump’s Expected China Policy and China’s Potential Responses
Why Greenland and Canada became the new geopolitical playing field
From our members: future events
SAVE THE DATE: BUILDING BRIDGES: AFRICA’S GEOPOLITICAL POSITION IN A WORLD OF EXPANDING INFLUENCE
11 February 2025 | Budapest, Hungary
The Hungarian Institute of International Affairs (HIIA) invites you to its upcoming roundtable discussion, “Building Bridges: Africa’s Geopolitical Position in a World of Expanding Influence.” This event will explore Africa’s evolving geopolitical role, strategic partnerships, and growing influence in a shifting global landscape. Featured speakers include W. Gyude Moore, Inaugural Visiting Fellow at Global Neighbours and former Minister of Public Works of Liberia, and Tamás Péter Baranyi, Director for Strategy at HIIA. The discussion will be moderated by Hanga Horváth-Sántha, Senior Research Fellow at HIIA.