Rustem Umerov is to become Ukraine's new defense minister on Wednesday. So far, he has shone above all with his diplomatic skills in difficult talks. His good international contacts should also be extremely useful to Kyiv.
By Redaktion Table
Jaroslaw Kaczynski is using the methods of Donald Trump and other populists in the run-up to the Oct. 15 elections. His ruling PiS is quite clearly ahead in the polls of the civic coalition of former prime minister and challenger Donald Tusk. Tusk's potential partners could fail to clear the eight-percent hurdle.
By Redaktion Table
Parliament is about to do its final work on the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA). On Thursday, the Culture and Media Committee will adopt its position. After the planned amendments to the articles were finalized before the summer break, the recitals are now ready. The major digital providers have criticized the plans.
By Falk Steiner
Chances are good that EU foreign affairs envoy Josep Borrell will get his proposal for long-term financing of Ukraine's military aid through before the end of the year. But will the €20 billion be enough – and what about transparency?
By Stephan Israel