On December 7th, a momentous turning point swept the South Caucasus region as the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia took a significant step towards the long-awaited peace. Their joint statement, presented by AZERTAC, demonstrates a renewed commitment to normalize relations and … Continue reading Historic Joint Statement by Azerbaijan and Armenia Marks a Path to Peace in the South Caucasus

Far-right politicians across European countries have demonstrated a tendency to leverage crises for their own political gain. The recent actions of Austria’s Chancellor Karl Nehammer serve as a poignant illustration of this trend. Using his nation's veto power, Nehammer blocked Romania and Bulgaria from accession to the Schengen Area, despite both countries meeting the necessary … Continue reading Austria’s Veto and the Fragility of European Solidarity

The recent events in the South Caucasus region have marked a significant turning point in the long-standing conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. In the wake of the collapse of the separatist regime in the Garabagh region of Azerbaijan, there are newfound prospects for mutual recognition of territorial integrity and regional integration. These developments have set … Continue reading New Era of Regional Integration in the South Caucasus

The European Commission has recently given the green light to an Important Project of Common European Interest ('IPCEI') that aims to promote the research, development, and initial industrial deployment of advanced cloud and edge computing technologies in Europe. This exciting new venture, named IPCEI Next Generation Cloud Infrastructure and Services (IPCEI CIS), has been jointly … Continue reading EU Approves Major Investment in Next Generation Cloud Computing Technologies

In 2021, the EU experienced an increase in employment supported by exports to non-EU countries, with 30.4 million individuals finding their livelihood through this channel, marking a 1.7% rise from the previous year. This figure represents 15% of total employment in the EU, highlighting the significant role of export-supported jobs in the region's economy. Germany … Continue reading The Impact of EU Exports on Employment and Value Added

In 2022, the European Union made significant strides in research and development (R&D) investment, as revealed by the latest data published by Eurostat. With a total R&D expenditure of €352 billion, representing a 6.34% increase from the previous year, and a remarkable 48.52% surge compared to a decade earlier (€237 billion in 2012), the EU … Continue reading The Latest Trends in Research & Development Expenditure in the European Union

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, recently made a significant decision to hold an early presidential election in the country. The announcement signifies a notable change from the previously scheduled election timeline. In his order, President Aliyev instructed the Central Election Commission to oversee the smooth and efficient organization of the snap election, … Continue reading President of Azerbaijan Calls for Early Presidential Election

An ambitious initiative unveiled by Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the Twenty-eighth Conference of Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Dubai has the potential to significantly shape the global energy landscape. This initiative – namely the Joint Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) for Kazakhstan – is not just a … Continue reading Kazakhstan’s Joint Energy Transition Partnership: A Game Changer in Shaping the Global Energy Landscape

On Monday night (4 December), the European Parliament and Council achieved a significant milestone by reaching a provisional agreement on revising the EU’s ecodesign framework for sustainable products. This marks a commendable effort towards promoting environmental sustainability and ensuring that products meet stringent criteria for resource efficiency and environmental impact. The agreed update to the … Continue reading EU Reaches Provisional Agreement on Ecodesign Framework for Sustainable Products

MEPs recently reached an informal agreement with the Presidency of the Council on the Cyber Resilience Act, aimed at fortifying the cybersecurity of digital products in the EU. This significant development signifies a critical step towards ensuring the protection of all digital products from potential cyber threats within the European Union. The Cyber Resilience Act … Continue reading Strengthening Cyber Resilience: MEPs Reach Informal Deal on New Rules