Liam Nolan

Eastern Europe Reporter

Polish voters will decide between centrist Rafal Trzaskowski and conservative Karol Nawrocki in tomorrow's presidential election

Poland's presidential election set for tight vote

Tomorrow, Polish voters will cast their ballots in a tight second-round vote to decide whether centrist Rafal Trzaskowski or conservative Karol Nawrocki will become their next president. At stake is the future of the current coalition government's reform agenda.

Analysis and Comment • 31 May

People in Warsaw watch presidential candidates Karol Nawrocki (L) and Rafal Trzaskowski debate live on public broadcaster TVP on 12 May

Why Poland's presidential election is too close to call

21% of Polish voters cast their ballots for a far-right candidate last Sunday, reflecting an ongoing drift towards radical-right politics in Poland.

Europe • 20 May

Few pollsters and analysts predicted even a week ago that Nicusor Dan had a serious chance of defeating far-right candidate George Simion

Romania's presidential election delivers surprise result

Few pollsters and analysts predicted even a week ago that Nicusor Dan, a quietly spoken mathematician and anti-corruption activist, had a serious chance of defeating far-right candidate George Simion in Romania's presidential election.

Analysis and Comment • 19 May

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan chaired the Turkiye-Russia-Ukraine Trilateral Meeting at Dolmabahce Presidential Office in Istanbul

Subterfuge and high stakes - what happened in Istanbul?

A day later than expected, Russian and Ukrainian delegations met face-to-face in Istanbul yesterday for the first time in more than three years.

Russia • 17 May

Russian troops march during yesterday's Victory Day parade at Red Square in Moscow

How Russia's Victory Day reflects a divided world order

Russia's Victory Day commemorations yesterday marked 80 years since the Soviet Union's defeat of Nazi Germany. More than 20 foreign leaders attended the military parade in Moscow, reflecting a group of countries loosely aligned with Russia and China, and at odds with the West.

Analysis and Comment • 11 May

Neale Richmond seen among EU Foreign Ministers during their informal meeting in Warsaw, Poland

Israeli blockade 'unacceptable' for most of EU - Richmond

Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora Neale Richmond has said "an overwhelming majority" of EU foreign ministers at a meeting in Warsaw today found Israel's proposed new offensive in Gaza and ongoing humanitarian blockade to be "simply unacceptable".

Europe • 08 May

The woman was a member of staff at the University of Warsaw (stock image)

Woman killed in axe attack in Warsaw

A woman was killed yesterday evening in an axe attack on the campus of the University of Warsaw in the Polish capital.

World • 08 May

George Simion shown on screen addressing supporters after polls closed in the first round of voting in the election

Is Romania's far-right party leader set to be president?

It was not surprising that George Simion, the leader of the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians, topped the first-round vote of Romania's rerun presidential election yesterday.

Analysis and Comment • 05 May

Călin Georgescu's anti-establishment messages had resonated with many young male and rural voters

Was it fair to rerun Romania's presidential election?

On Sunday, Romanians will vote for a second time in six months to elect their country's new president. This second election takes place after an unprecedented decision by Romania's top court to annul the previous vote over suspected campaign irregularities. Was it democratically fair to rerun it?

Clarity • 02 May

A view of the aftermath of a Russian missile attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on 22 April

Can a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deal be agreed this week?

Warnings from the Trump administration that it is prepared to walk away from brokering a ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine have pushed the Kremlin to consider direct talks with Kyiv. Can a ceasefire deal be reached this week?

Analysis and Comment • 23 Apr