When an RT film becomes a local political event
A film night in Bari has exposed a problem that European sanctions cannot solve on their own: blocking a broadcaster is not the same as stopping every copy of its material from
Russia seeks to exploit ‘peace dialogues’ near Rome for influence in Italy
A series of “peace dialogues” being held near Rome is set to bring together Italian politicians, journalists, religious figures and foreign representatives in an event that Moscow can use to promote pro-Russian
BSW Emerges as Leading Defender of Berlin’s ‘Russian House’
The pro-Russian Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) has spoken out against the possible closure or seizure of property belonging to Berlin’s ‘Russian House’, an institution widely viewed as part of Moscow’s soft-power and
Austrian analyst accused of running Kremlin influence network in Europe
Propaganda architect with links to far-right and Russian oligarchs Patrick Poppel, an Austrian self-described political scientist, has been identified as a central figure in a Moscow-aligned influence network operating across Europe, according
An agent without a cover: how Georg Spöttle became Moscow’s media conduit in Hungary
In spy fiction, influence agents operate in the shadows. In contemporary Europe, however, the mechanics of influence are often public, mediated through television studios, opinion columns and social media feeds. Georg Spöttle is not
German far-right narratives gain traction through alternative media voices
Alexander Wallasch, a German publicist and commentator, has become a familiar figure within the media ecosystem surrounding the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD). Through his blog and frequent appearances on alternative
A silent occupation: how Russia seeks to subdue Eastern Europe
While global attention remains fixed on the front lines in Ukraine, a parallel and less visible confrontation is unfolding across Europe’s eastern flank. It is not a war of tanks and artillery,
German conservatives move to block AfD from Munich Security Conference
Germany’s Christian Social Union (CSU) in Bavaria is seeking to prevent representatives of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) from attending the Munich Security Conference scheduled for February 2026, amid mounting concern
Chechen-linked figures gain access to critical German infrastructure, raising security concerns
Supporters of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov have reportedly obtained legal status in Germany on humanitarian grounds, enabling regular travel to their homeland while maintaining full access to sensitive infrastructure. The Insider reported
Romania bars Moldovan political figures over security concerns amid hybrid threat from Russia
Romania has barred several prominent Moldovan figures from entering its territory, citing national security concerns, in a move that underscores Bucharest’s growing unease over potential Russian interference ahead of Moldova’s upcoming parliamentary
Estonia’s president blocks church law aimed at curbing Moscow Patriarchate’s influence
Estonia’s President Alar Karis has for the second time refused to promulgate a new law passed by parliament that would allow the state to sever institutional ties between the Estonian Orthodox Church
Orbán’s Zakarpattia Gambit: A Dangerous Deal with Putin for Political Survival
As Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán tightens his grip on power, his controversial alignment with Vladimir Putin and manoeuvring over Ukraine’s Zakarpattia region raise serious alarms across Europe. Once seen as a disruptive voice within
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