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Bulgarian prosecutors target ex-PM Petkov, putting coalition talks at risk
Request to lift parliamentary immunity made immediately before Petkov’s CC-DB was due to start talks with Gerb.
Moldova's separatist Transnistria region prepares for the end of free Russian gas
Unrecognised republic faces heightened energy concerns as the current transit contract for Russian gas through Ukraine is set to expire on January 1.
Kosovan PM’s visit leads to new rift in Bosnia
Bosnian Serb ministers block government session in protest, derailing agreement to work towards reforms needed to advance EU accession progress.
Erdogan sets Damascus as final target for “rebels” advancing in Syria
Since his regime’s hailing of its “reconquest” of Aleppo, Turkey’s leader has been in no mood to talk peace.
Croatian PM survives no-confidence motion over healthcare scandal
Andrej Plenkovic's government under pressure after the arrest of sitting health minister Vili Beros in a high-profile corruption case.
Romania’s Constitutional Court scraps presidential elections
Election to be re-run after far-right, pro-Russia candidate Calin Georgescu found to have won the first round with alleged support from “state and non-state entities”.
Romania to hold presidential election runoff with pro-Russian candidate Georgescu under investigation
Probes launched after far-right politician Calin Georgescu took shock lead in presidential election first round.
Moldovan PM sacks energy minister, declares state of emergency in energy sector
Dorin Recean dismisses top energy sector officials for failing to secure enough gas ahead of winter.
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Romanian authorities reveal over €50mn funding for pro-Russian presidential candidate Georgescu
Reports published by Romania’s presidency reveal huge scale of financing for Calin Georgescu, supporting his successful TikTok campaign.
Serbia faces backlash over controversial foreign agents bill
Serbia's version of Russia-inspired law risks derailing its EU accession progress.
Political uncertainty hits Romanian listed companies
The Bucharest Stock Exchange's blue-chip BET index fell 2.35% on December 3 as investors wait to see if far-right pro-Russian politician Calin Georgescu will win next weekend's presidential election.
Croatian government faces no-confidence vote over healthcare scandal
Arrest of sitting health minister Vili Beros follows series of corruption scandals involving ruling HDZ members.
Political tensions rise in North Macedonia after unrest on Albanian Flag Day
Opposition DUI files no-confidence motions over “security lapses” during Flag Day celebrations and series of arson attacks.
Bulgaria’s full Schengen accession to bring in an annual €833mn
Cutting queues at borders will also save part of the estimated 46,162 tonnes of carbon dioxide emitted every year, says Bulgarian Economic Research Institute.
Social Democrats win Romania's general election but radical rightwing parties perform strongly
A broader version of the existing PSD-PNL “grand coalition” is the most likely outcome — unless far right candidate Calin Georgescu manages a presidential election win.
Eight arrested over terrorist attack on water canal in Kosovo
Kosovan officials have accused Serbia of orchestrating the attack targeting the Iber-Lepenci canal that supplies water to Pristina and other towns.
Bulgaria loses out on EU funding after political instability stalls reforms
European Commission says Bulgaria’s second payment under the Recovery and Resilience Facility will fall short of the requested €653mn.
Explosion on Zubin Potok canal escalates tensions between Kosovo and Serbia
Kosovan PM Albin Kurti claims the explosion was a terrorist attack aimed at destroying Kosovo's infrastructure.
Support for far-right parties surges ahead of Romanian general election
Poll indicates far-right to take up to 30% of parliament seats after shock presidential election lead for Calin Georgescu.
Romania’s Constitutional Court asks for presidential election recount
First round presidential election vote recount could lead to USR candidate Elena Lasconi losing her place in the runoff against far-right, pro-Russian Calin Georgescu.