The German car industry may soon grind to a complete halt because of supply chain issues, very much like what happened during the pandemic.

Watch the full Visegrad Insight interview with Wolfgang Munchau from Eurointelligence to find out why this is the case: youtu.be/LjS518ShxE4

EU is not a geopolitical actor.

Shaking hands at G7 or G20 does not make it so.

In a conversation with Wojciech Przybylski, Wolfgang Munchau talks about Germany's neo-mercantilist cul-de-sac, China's choke points and why our support for Ukraine still falls short.

WEEKEND READ: lnkd.in/dzEUfsrP

The weakness of Europe is a choice

If that line stings, it should.

Our dependencies on China and the US will undermine any efforts to strengthen the European defence.

Watch the full interview with Wolfgang Munchau from Eurointelligence to find out why: youtu.be/LjS518ShxE4

Chinese components have been increasingly found across Russia's drone production value chains. Can China’s growing support for Russia determine the course of the war in Ukraine? Read our new analysis to find out: visegradinsight.eu/china-and-th...

Everyone is glued to the Orbán–Tusk spat, yet few follow the intricacies.

The real game is energy security as the de-Russification of Europe's energy market goes on.

Learn more about this strategic interplay in our Weekly Outlook:

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Will Babiš join the Fico-Orban clique?

And if so, should we be worried?

Enjoy the weekend read by Kateřina Šafaříková: visegradinsight.eu/what-czech-e...

What would Europe look like in five years - a disintegrating entity that prioritises high power politics, or a stronger, more resilient Union that stays true to its values?

Read our new special report to find out: lnkd.in/d_9jRB5T

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What do 94% of Poles dream about in 2025 – and how are their fears shaping the future of politics?

Tune in to our interview with Maia Mazurkiewicz from PZU to explore the interplay between hopes, emotions and societal resilience in Poland: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tlhs...

Online: Is Slovakia Ready to Break Free from Russian Gas? REGISTER FOR THE EVENT BY SCROLLING DOWN OR CLICKING HERE. This discussion will examine how regional cooperation within the V4 enhances energy security and diversifies gas supply routes amidst geopoli...

The clock is ticking for Slovakia as the EU phases out Russian gas by the end of 2027. Can V4 partnerships turn this challenge into an opportunity for energy independence?

Join us online on Zoom with Eva Mihočková, Andrej Nosko, and @kasprowiczt.bsky.social
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How Will EU Policies Help Maintain Peace in Europe? Join our public debate in Budapest on 30 October at 17:00 CET at the Up Hotel, Csengery u. 31, Budapest (Cloud Room). As the European Union (EU) approaches the 2029 elections, concerns over democratic...

Join us in Budapest for a public debate on 30 October! We'll discuss staying prepared for threats while building unity & lasting peace across the continent.

Speakers: Goran Buldioski, Peter Heil, Marta Pardavi, Wojciech Przybylski, moderated by Magda Jakubowska.

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94 per cent of Slovakia is gasified, but most of it comes from Gazprom. Can Slovakia fully ditch the Russian gas by cooperating with its Visegrad neighbours? Read our new commentary by Eva Mihockova to find out: visegradinsight.eu/slovakia-piv...

To Budapest with no love? Orbán hunts headlines again as peace talks loom. Read more in this week's edition of the Outlook: visegradinsight.eu/trumps-hope-...

Say hello to Arslan Suleymanov, our new Assistant Editor at Visegrad Insight! He brings extensive experience writing for institutions and businesses across Europe and the US.

Welcome on board, Arslan 👏

How CEE MEPs Voted On Ursula No-Confidence As Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán attends a Gaza peace summit and Czechia’s Andrej Babiš forms a fragile coalition, the EU contends with democratic backsliding. Meanwhile, Ukraine pushes for Tomahawk missi...

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Ursula under fire, Magyar twist: CEE’s vote on Ursula von der Leyen shows a split Union.

Find out why in the latest #WeeklyOutlook

This Polish-German Border Community Still Believes In The European Miracle – LONG READ A week on the border revealed a twin city wanting to work together, and a type of politics that is missing in the battle over immigration.

🇵🇱🇩🇪 A week spent on the border revealed a community where many want to work together, and a type of politics that is missing in the battle over immigration.

Click the link for more from @staskaleta.bsky.social ⤵️
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This Polish-German Border Community Still Believes In The European Miracle – LONG READ A week on the border revealed a twin city wanting to work together, and a type of politics that is missing in the battle over immigration.

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🇵🇱🇩🇪 Protected against their will, two towns on either side of the Polish-German border defy new immigration controls and far-right citizen patrols.

Click the link in 🧵 for a long read by @staskaleta.bsky.social ⤵️

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🎙️ New podcast out now! 👉 open.spotify.com/episode/0jdM...

🚀 Raluca Csernatoni (Carnegie Europe) shares her vision for the future of defence – what power and security mean in a world of new technologies and big tech.

Orbán-AfD-Like Bloc Rises in Czech Elections Showdown František Matějka might be Andrej Babiš's kingmaker in the upcoming parliamentary election in the Czech Republic. He is the leader of the Motorists themselves (AUTO) eurosceptic right-wing libertarian...

🇵🇱 The ruling coalition could be in trouble, as Poland2050 continues to play hard ball.

Read our #WeeklyOutlook to learn the options Tusk has to respond.
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Orbán-AfD-Like Bloc Rises in Czech Elections Showdown František Matějka might be Andrej Babiš's kingmaker in the upcoming parliamentary election in the Czech Republic. He is the leader of the Motorists themselves (AUTO) eurosceptic right-wing libertarian...

🇭🇺 Fidesz is reeling from a new paedophilia case, dubbed the Szőlő Street scandal.

Yet this is far from the end of its problems. Find out why in our #WeeklyOutlook.
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Orbán-AfD-Like Bloc Rises in Czech Elections Showdown František Matějka might be Andrej Babiš's kingmaker in the upcoming parliamentary election in the Czech Republic. He is the leader of the Motorists themselves (AUTO) eurosceptic right-wing libertarian...

🇩🇰 Security will be the focus as EU leaders meet in Copenhagen tomorrow.

From drone walls to Russian oil, read all about the summit in our #WeeklyOutlook.
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A New Gaza Rage Machine – with Polish Origins Middle East 24, also known as ME24, is, according to its website, ‘a bold digital media platform’ aimed at cutting through the noise of ‘extremist platforms that glorify radicalism’ to deliver ‘fact-b...

📰Anonymous bylines, AI glitches and 10 stories a day -can ME24 really claim to deliver 'authentic analysis'?

Click to read Ivan Nagy's coverage⤵️

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A New Gaza Rage Machine – with Polish Origins Middle East 24, also known as ME24, is, according to its website, ‘a bold digital media platform’ aimed at cutting through the noise of ‘extremist platforms that glorify radicalism’ to deliver ‘fact-b...

Link: visegradinsight.eu/a-new-gaza-r...

📢Visegrád 24 mixes sensationalism, false stories and political spin. Should we expect the same from Middle East 24?

Click to read the story by Ivan Nagy - link in the 🧵⤵️

Orbán-AfD-Like Bloc Rises in Czech Elections Showdown František Matějka might be Andrej Babiš's kingmaker in the upcoming parliamentary election in the Czech Republic. He is the leader of the Motorists themselves (AUTO) eurosceptic right-wing libertarian...

🇸🇰 The controversial amendment of Slovakia's constitution is a typical play from the autocratic playbook.

Fico looks to overshadow fiscal woes and the realities experienced by citizens with a polarising cultural issue. Read more in our #WeeklyOutlook.
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Orbán-AfD-Like Bloc Rises in Czech Elections Showdown František Matějka might be Andrej Babiš's kingmaker in the upcoming parliamentary election in the Czech Republic. He is the leader of the Motorists themselves (AUTO) eurosceptic right-wing libertarian...

🇲🇩 Moldova's pro-EU ruling party secured a major victory in elections on Sunday – winning an absolute majority despite mass Russian interference.

Now it's on the EU to deliver. Read more in our #WeeklyOutlook.
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Orbán-AfD-Like Bloc Rises in Czech Elections Showdown František Matějka might be Andrej Babiš's kingmaker in the upcoming parliamentary election in the Czech Republic. He is the leader of the Motorists themselves (AUTO) eurosceptic right-wing libertarian...

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🇨🇿 Is an Orbán-AfD-like bloc about to govern in Czechia?

As polls stand, a right-wing eurosceptic party could be kingmaker in the Czech elections. Click the link in 🧵 to find out more from our #WeeklyOutlook.