Maria Shalamberidze

senior analyst of EasyBusiness

Long-reads and interviews

From "corruption" to newscast: what EU expects from Ukraine and how it assesses its readiness to join

The European Commission has sent a clear message that it does not expect elections in Ukraine until martial law is lifted. It also defended the opposition and criticised the national 24/7 newscast.

31 October 2024 — Sergiy Sydorenko, European Pravda

The EU, communism, and a "new perspective" on Ukraine: all about Stoianoglo, Moldova’s potential new president

If Alexandr Stoianoglo becomes Moldova’s president, it could have a profound impact on Ukraine. The country could shift in a less favourable direction for war-torn Ukraine.

30 October 2024 — Sergiy Sydorenko, European Pravda

Poland at risk? Far-right populists poised for victory in potential elections today

Today almost nothing is left of the mobilization that brought a coalition led by Donald Tusk to power in Poland nearly a year ago.

30 October 2024 — Slawomir Sierakowski, German Council on Foreign Relations