🇺🇦Russia is producing 5,000 long-range drones a month. What’s the West’s answer?. Click to read Maksym Beznosiuk's analysis⤵️.

🇵🇱 As the Polish government looks to reshuffle, the MFF could be its first show of strength. Listen to this week's podcast for more ➡️

🇺🇦From supply lines to city blocks, drones are redrawing the map of this war. Click to read Maksym Beznosiuk's analysis⤵️.

🇸🇰 97% of Slovaks believe their society is divided, according to research centre DEKK Institute. That makes Slovakia one of the most polarised countries in the world. To find some possible reasons why, read our #WeeklyOutlook ⤵️

💸 What are the hopes and fears of Central Europe regarding the EU's new MFF? Listen to this week's podcast to find out ➡️

🇺🇦Ukraine doesn’t just need more weapons. It needs faster procurement and real co-production. Click to read Maksym Beznosiuk's analysis⤵️.

🇵🇱 President Duda accuses Polish judges of post-communist bias – and then partially pardons nationalist leader Bąkiewicz. More stories from Poland and the region in our #WeeklyOutlook ⤵️

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𖥂Russia’s rapid drone escalation is overwhelming Ukraine’s defences and redefining the battlefield. Without urgent reforms and support, Kyiv risks falling dangerously behind. Click the link in the 🧵 to read Maksym Beznosiuk's article⤵️

🤫Civil Society: Washington’s withdrawal was quiet. Brussels’ silence is louder. Click to read @GuzVetterEU's analysis⤵️.

Is Trump Finally Done with Putin’s Games?. Click to listen ➡️ This week, we react to Donald Trump’s major announcements during a White House meeting with Mark Rutte – including the threat of tariffs on Russia if no deal is struck within 50 days, and a

💶2028–2033 MFF: Europe’s budget for security. But is civil society secure?. Click to read @GuzVetterEU's take⤵️.

⛓️In Hungary and Slovakia, civil society isn’t just underfunded – it’s under attack. Click to read @GuzVetterEU's take⤵️.

🇭🇺🇺🇦 Hungarian energy company Mol is looking to use a disused crude pipeline from Odessa as a way to wean itself off Russian oil. At the same time, it peddles anti-Ukrainian propaganda. Find more in our #WeeklyOutlook ⤵️.

2⃣ days left! .👉LINK IN THE COMMENT. Join our Zoom on July 17 to discuss supporting CSOs in Poland, Czechia, Slovakia & Hungary against authoritarian threats. Speakers: Marzenna Guz-Vetter & Magda Jakubowska. Moderated by Staś Kaleta.

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🗒️While Europe boosts defence spending and begins repaying pandemic-era debt, support for independent media and civic organisations is falling off the agenda. Click the link in the 🧵to read @GuzVetterEU's analysis of Central European civil society⤵️

🇺🇸🇺🇦 'Very severe' tariffs on Russia if no deal within 50 days. Billions of dollars of military equipment for NATO. Has Trump finally changed his tune on the war in Ukraine? Read more in our #WeeklyOutlook ⤵️.

⚖️ Slovakia and Hungary made worryingly limited progress in this year's Rule of Law report. Their response? Call the report an EU ploy to impose foreign control. More stories in our #WeeklyOutlook ⤵️.