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Rikard Jozwiak

Rikard Jozwiak is the Europe editor for RFE/RL in Prague, focusing on coverage of the European Union and NATO. He previously worked as RFE/RL’s Brussels correspondent, covering numerous international summits, European elections, and international court rulings. He has reported from most European capitals, as well as Central Asia.

jozwiakr@rferl.org

Also by Rikard Jozwiak

September 01, 2024
Moldova Prepared For Russian Interference Ahead Of Presidential Vote

Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihail Popsoi says his country is prepared to deal with potential Russian meddling in upcoming presidential elections in October.
August 31, 2024
Moldova Now 'More Resilient' To Russian Meddling, Foreign Minister Says

Moldova is prepared for possible Russian interference ahead of its October presidential election, Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi has said. "We are confident that our institutions are more resilient," Popsoi told RFE/RL's Europe Editor Rikard Jozwiak on August 31 at the Globsec conference in Prague.
August 27, 2024
Wider Europe Briefing: Autumn In Brussels, Unpacked

This is no normal Brussels autumn, says RFE/RL Europe Editor Rikard Jozwiak, since the EU is in the middle of a changing of the guard.
August 20, 2024
Wider Europe Briefing: Leveraging Russian Assets And Armenia's Road To Going Visa-Free

This week, RFE/RL Europe Editor drills down on two big issues: Getting more Russian money for Ukraine and Armenia’s long road to visa liberalization to the EU.
August 13, 2024
Wider Europe Briefing: Budapest Continues To Rattle Brussels

This week's newsletter focuses on Hungary, and how the country's leaders have managed to irk Brussels through the summer.
July 18, 2024
A Very British European Political Summit, With Democracy And Migration On The Menu

A week after the NATO summit in Washington, there is another gathering of leaders. This time, it's the European Political Community summit -- a powwow that brings together leaders from pretty much all European nations, barring Belarus and Russia, that is taking place in the U.K. on July 18.
July 17, 2024
EU Body Gives Green Light To Starting Visa Liberalization Talks With Armenia

European Union ambassadors from the bloc's 27 nations have approved a European Commission proposal to start visa liberalization talks with Armenia, sources told RFE/RL on July 17.
July 16, 2024
Wider Europe Briefing: How Brussels Is Responding To Orban Going Rogue

This week, RFE/RL Europe Editor Rikard Jozwiak drills down on two issues: How Viktor Orban's trips have riled Brussels, and what Ukraine took away from the NATO summit.
July 12, 2024
NATO's Washington Summit And Its Real Legacy

Many promises and pledges, including on membership, were made to Ukraine during NATO's summit in Washington, but the military alliance continues to keep Kyiv at arms length.
July 09, 2024
Wider Europe Briefing: 5 Things To Know About The NATO Summit

In this week's edition, RFE/RL Europe Editor Rikard Jozwiak drills down on one big issue: the NATO summit in Washington, D.C.
July 07, 2024
French Election Results: Nobody Saw It Coming, But It's Not Over Yet

It’s fair to say no one saw this one coming. While Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) wasn’t expected to secure a majority in the 577-seat-parliament, it was projected to finish first with 200-plus seats. If the early but often reliable French exit polls are to be believed, they will finish third with a maximum of 150 MPs.
July 02, 2024
Wider Europe Briefing: Should Brussels Be Afraid Of Hungary's EU Presidency?

In this week's newsletter, RFE/RL Europe Editor Rikard Jozwiak drills down on two issues: Hungary's turn to hold the EU Presidency and the latest on the top jobs at the EU and NATO.
July 01, 2024
Hungary At The Helm: What To Expect From The EU's Next Presidency

The European Union is bracing for Hungary to take over the EU's rotating presidency, which starts on July 1. It could be an awkward six months for the EU leadership given that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has been on a collision course with Brussels.
June 28, 2024
NATO Summit Held Amid Ukraine Deadlock, Potential Political Turmoil In U.S. And Europe

NATO leaders will meet in Washington on July 9-11. The war in Ukraine will again dominate discussions, but elections in France and a potential return to power by Donald Trump will also be on the minds of delegates. RFE/RL's Rikard Jozwiak reports.
June 28, 2024
What Happens With NATO And Ukraine If Trump Is Reelected In November?

What will happen with NATO and Ukraine if Donald Trump gets reelected as U.S. president in November? This question will be on NATO leaders' minds as they gather for a summit on July 9-11. RFE/RL's Rikard Jozwiak reports. Online:
June 25, 2024
Wider Europe Briefing: The Race For The Top EU Jobs Heats Up

This week I'm drilling down on two issues: the battle over the EU's top jobs and what the bloc plans to do about Georgia.
June 21, 2024
Orban Adopts 'MEGA' Trump-Like Motto For Hungary's EU Presidency

Hungary, led by the Donald Trump-friendly Prime Minister Viktor Orban, has announced a new motto for when it takes over the European Union's rotating presidency next month: "Make Europe Great Again."
June 17, 2024
Wider Europe Briefing: What To Expect From EU Accession Talks For Ukraine And Moldova

This week, I'm drilling down on two issues: Ukraine and Moldova opening EU talks in June and the so-called Czech ammunition initiative.
June 12, 2024
Ukraine Peace Summit Draft Calls On 'All Parties' To Work On Future Talks

A draft of a communiqué being worked on for the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland says future peace negotiations should involve "representatives of all parties" in the conflict.
June 10, 2024
Despite Shift To Far Right In EU Vote, Von Der Leyen Says Centrists Held Against 'Extremes'

rsula von der Leyen will face some challenges to secure another five-year term as European Commission president, but her chances appeared good after her European People's Party strengthened its grip as the largest faction in the European Parliament.

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