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1 week ago | 
europinion.uk | Lika Kobeshavidze
The road to a new era of border management has been anything but smooth for Europe. Following numerous delays, the EU’s planned Entry/Exit System (EES) for travellers outside the Schengen Area has been postponed once again, raising concerns about the EU's readiness to enhance border security whilst maintaining the seamless travel for citizens and visitors granted by the EU’s vaunted commitment to freedom of movement.
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1 month ago | 
emerging-europe.com | Lika Kobeshavidze
The decisions made by the new Bundestag will determine whether Europe moves toward stronger unity and security, or risks deeper divisions and vulnerability. Germany’s recent Bundestag elections on February 23 weren’t just crucial for Germans—they shaped the future for Ukraine amid its ongoing war with Russia, influenced EU hopefuls Georgia and Moldova, and impacted transatlantic relations. Germany has long set the tone for Europe, both politically and financially.
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1 month ago | 
emerging-europe.com | Lika Kobeshavidze
Georgia may have decades ago broken free from the Soviet Union, but its struggle for true independence is far from over. For the 15 nations once trapped behind the Iron Curtain, the Soviet Union represented not just stagnation but an imposed paralysis—a system designed to suppress ambition, erase national identity, and instill obedience.
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1 month ago | 
europeanconservative.com | Lika Kobeshavidze
The World Health Organisation (WHO) exists to fight deadly diseases, coordinate pandemic responses, and improve global health. But instead of focusing on these core priorities, it has expanded into lifestyle regulations—pushing sugar taxes, alcohol restrictions, and vaping bans.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
brusselsreport.eu | Brussels Report.eu |Lika Kobeshavidze
By Lika KobeshavidzeEurope is in danger of regulating its technology market out of its existence. While the American tech sector has driven astonishing economic growth, leading to booming salaries and standards of living, Europe has languished behind. European politicians seem more interested in regulation than innovation, quashing AI development and investment with the AI Act and, more recently, flirting with the idea of using the Digital Services Act to attack TikTok’s presence in Europe.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
emerging-europe.com | Lika Kobeshavidze
Imposing targeted sanctions and supporting civil society are all necessary steps to help Georgia stay on its democratic, European path. Georgia, once seen as a strong example of democracy in the post-Soviet region, is now slipping toward authoritarianism. The government is cracking down on opposition, weakening the courts, and targeting civil society groups. These actions threaten not just Georgia’s democracy but also its future with Europe.
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Nov 28, 2024 | 
moderndiplomacy.eu | Lika Kobeshavidze
In Tuscany, a group of workers has a bold plan to transform their closed auto-parts factory into a thriving hub of green innovation. An abandoned factory will be transformed into a symbol of sustainable industry by producing solar panels and cargo bikes. Creating green jobs and cutting carbon emissions are two of the Green Deal’s goals. On paper, everything is looking good. However, the project is still awaiting a final round of funding worth €5 million.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
eutechloop.com | Yaël Ossowski |Lika Kobeshavidze |Bill Wirtz |Fred Roeder
If you've heard anything from the swanky flag-draped corner offices in Brussels, you know the EU wants "in" on the AI arms race. It's been an obsession of the Commission and related bodies. Now that the AI Act is at least partly in force, and the European AI Office is beefing up its staff to help implement the regulations cross the continent, the practicalities of the EU's regulatory project on artificial intelligence are becoming clearer. But some parts aren't adding up.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
brusselsreport.eu | Brussels Report.eu |Lika Kobeshavidze
By Lika KobeshavidzeThe war on drugs has failed. Drug decriminalisation policy should be implemented in the EU by member states, modelled after Portugal’s successful approach, by shifting focus from punitive measures to public health initiatives and expanding access to harm-reduction services, including safe injection sites and addiction treatment programs. However, Treating drug addiction as a public health issue instead of a criminal one is only part of the solution.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
neweasterneurope.eu | Lika Kobeshavidze
Text resize: A A Change contrast Georgia, Moldova and Bulgaria are counting on Europe’s support to resist Russia and safeguard democracy The region is currently experiencing a wave of elections that could prove pivotal for the future of various countries. If the West is to properly halt Russian designs concerning these events, it must offer a comprehensive plan to both political parties and civil society to strengthen and maintain democratic values in the area. Terms of Use | Cookie policy |...
