Merkel Praises Macedonia, EU Struggles to Influence Romania
Germany hopes Macedonia will resolve its name dispute with Greece.
Romania
Despite Historical Ties, Moldova Unlikely to Follow Romania’s Path
Moldova’s landlocked position between Russia and the West makes progress more difficult.
Watching from Across the Border as Romania Awakens
The ongoing street protests in Romania fill this political journalist from neighboring Moldova with pride.
Romania Rising: Populism by Different Means
Urban Romanians demand an end to a system of rural patronage that has been in place for more than a century.
Satellite Geopolitics in Eastern Europe
If the American-Russian rivalry shifts back to Europe, the focus will be on Hungary, Poland and Romania.
Russia Unmoved by European Missile Shield Adjustment
A senior Russian lawmaker is skeptical about the change in NATO’s missile defense plan.
Shale Gas Search Divides Romania
Unconventional natural gas extraction could decrease Romania’s dependence on Russia.
European Southern Gas Corridor Shifts Focus
Azerbaijan has to decide whether to exploit the Nabucco route or deliver to the countries of southeastern Europe.
Bulgarian, Romanian Workers Still Not Welcome
As many as ten Western European member states will keep their borders closed for Bulgarian and Romanian workers until 2014.