The Latin Bulletin In the wake of the Soviet Union’s dissolution, the strategic chessboard of the South Caucasus became a focal point for American foreign policy. In an area of complex geopolitical dynamics, the United States set forth a consistent strategy emphasizing the fusion of economic integration with regional stability, contending with both opportunities and…

The Latin Bulletin In an encouraging development, the European Commission has recently given its endorsement to Slovakia’s payment request for €662 million in grants under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). This positive preliminary assessment signifies an important milestone for Slovakia, as it showcases their commitment and progress in implementing transformative reforms to aid in…

The Latin Bulletin As the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women approaches, the European Commission and the High Representative/Vice-President have reinforced their commitment to combat all forms of violence inflicted upon women and girls. In a recent statement, they underlined the necessity of protecting women’s rights, highlighting the devastating impact of violence…

The Latin Bulletin The Swedish Forest Industries Federation, supporting the European Commission’s aspiration to enhance the availability of forest data within the EU, has expressed its apprehensions regarding the recently presented proposal of a new monitoring system for the Union’s forests. While the intention to improve knowledge about Europe’s forests and facilitate access to comparable…

The Latin Bulletin In August 2023, the number of first-time asylum applicants in EU countries saw a significant increase compared to the previous year. According to Eurostat, 91,735 non-EU citizens sought international protection, marking a 19% rise from August 2022. Meanwhile, subsequent applicants decreased by 8% to 5,660. Syrian nationals retained their position as the…