Stability of Balkans is the stability of the European Union – said Antonio Tajani, the president of the European Parliament at the today EU – Western Balkans Summit in Sofia. The meeting was concerning, among the others, the prospects of enlargement of the Union to Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Albania, Macedonia and Montenegro. The heads of these countries talked with EU leaders in that format for the first time in 15 years, when they met in Thessaloniki, Greece. The head of the CIR, Małgorzata Bonikowska Ph.D., was observing that event live.

The idiom ‘well begun is half done,’ perhaps fits best for what the world witnessed last week. The two Koreas seeking to put the past behind and give peace a chance. The big step literally was taken by North’s Chairman Kim Jong-un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in, - writes Sabina Inderjit, co-worker of the Center for International Relations and the head of INFA News in her analysis “Time for Peace. Inter-Korea Summit”.

Brexit has ‘added a new twist’ to the Netherlands’ traditional diplomatic role in Europe, where it has long mediated between the big continental powers - Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said recently. With the UK heading towards Brexit and the Franco-German integration motor running, the country, which arguably punches above its weight, has increased the stakes. – writes in his analysis "Dutch vision of the UE: principles or pragmatism?" Robert Steenland, coworker and analytic of the Center for International Relations.