Fredrik Fahlman

Fredrik Fahlman

Fredrik Fahlman is a freelance journalist, focusing on defence and security politics in Eastern Europe.

Orbán’s Kyiv visit was more style than substance, analysts say
04 Jul EU Institutions
Orbán’s Kyiv visit was more style than substance, analysts say
Viktor Orbán’s visit to Kyiv this week took everyone by surprise, given his repeated efforts to block EU aid to Ukraine. But people on the ground weren’t convinced that he had changed his spots – a caution that analysts say is warranted.
For EU-hopeful Georgians, this year’s most decisive election is in October
02 Apr EU Institutions
For EU-hopeful Georgians, this year’s most decisive election is in October
Despite their country’s EU candidate status, few Georgians believe their flag will be raised in Brussels anytime soon. As a general election looms, the country must decide whether to support an incumbent government some accuse of serving Moscow, or place bets on a divided opposition.