Our recent political history has made their central role on the political scene crystal clear. Every Prime Minister, or almost every one, from Constantine Karamanlis and Andreas Papandreou to the present incumbent are cases in point.

What can change in a region that already has 7,000 years of history, countless wars and scars, treaties and conflicts under its belt, and seen more than its fair share of both triumphs and disasters, great civilizations and world-altering religions?

Alexis Tsipras’ new book promised a carefully crafted comeback narrative—until its release triggered a storm of accusations, old feuds, and political drama worthy of a reality show, raising the question: is this a new beginning or the final chapter?

Europe frequently speaks about the transition before it speaks with those who stand on its frontline

France has adopted a groundbreaking legal definition of rape based on lack of consent rather than physical force—an evolution with deep social implications and lessons that resonate far beyond its borders, including Greece.

The former leader of the ‘radical left’ coalition is rebranding as a centrist and wants to collect the pieces of the Left that he shattered and create a grass roots ‘progressive party’

How Turkey’s religious networks, political channels, minority influence and energy arrangements operate within Bulgaria, and why their combined impact poses a strategic challenge for European sovereignty

As negotiations with Russia over the war in Ukraine stumble forward, fractures inside NATO and the EU are becoming increasingly visible—fractures Moscow is quick to exploit. Europe scrambles to regain unity while fears of further escalation grow.

Brussels faces a choice. Abandon defense rhetoric as ineffective posturing or make it credible through achievable military-enabling actions

Europe is something else: a space power by necessity, still catching up in strategy

However and whenever the circle of blood closes, Ukraine will not be what it was, on a continent that is no longer what it was

In theory, the former Prime Minister is attempting something rarely seen in politics: presenting himself at the same time as both Someone Else and a continuation of his former self. I don't know if he’s going to pull it off, but it won’t be easy

Currently at a strategic crossroads, TEKA can choose to adopt professional governance, embrace full transparency, and implement merit-based processes that honor the savings of young workers, or it can remain as a symbol of institutional stagnation

Trump positions himself as a key figure in resolving global crises, from Gaza to Ukraine, but his proposals face strong resistance. Despite limited progress, his political ambitions and business interests in the Middle East continue to expand

The magic of Christmas seems to have thoroughly passed through the surroundings of Parliament

Young Europeans do not want to fight. According to research by IE University, while 49% believe their country will be directly involved in a war within the next ten years, only one-third say they would choose to fight in such a case

A large social majority clearly opposes the practice of gun ownership, believing it brings more violence than protection. At the same time, however, there emerges a pattern of relatively higher acceptance among men, younger generations, and right-leaning audiences

A sharp look at Greece’s peculiar expectations for its largely ceremonial presidency—where every word is judged through an ideological lens, and silence can be as controversial as speaking.

Across Europe, if no one party ends up with an absolute parliamentary majority after the elections, it will collaborate with other parties to rule the land. In Greece, none of the parties want to work with any of the others—or that’s what they’ve said, at least

Gilfoyle is an ambassador who wants to work both in substance and in image. She knows the image very well. The substance is evident, and they say she handles it with confidence