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Published on December 4, 2025 - 15:15 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: The EU Budget 2026 Highlights the Increasing Need for a New Financial Architecture in Europe

KYIV, UKRAINE, December 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The European Parliament has adopted the EU budget for 2026, focusing on competitiveness, innovation, security, and foreign policy. As a result of negotiations with the Council, MEPs increased funding …

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Published on December 2, 2025 - 09:54 GMT

A Budget Dictated by Reality: What the IMF Demands and Why It Is Inevitable – Opinion by Alona Lebedeva

KYIV, UKRAINE, December 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At the end of November, the IMF announced a staff-level agreement on a new $8.1 billion EFF programme for Ukraine, which is set to replace the current programme running until 2027. The Fund’s mission …

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Published on November 26, 2025 - 10:24 GMT

Ukraine Has the Right to Postpone Payment of the 'Carbon' Tax – Alona Lebedieva

KYIV, UKRAINE, November 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The UN Climate Change Summit COP30, held in Belém, Brazil, ended with a compromise that delivered no breakthrough decisions. Despite the expectations of the international community, the final …

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Published on November 20, 2025 - 13:22 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: The EU’s Agreement on a New System for Managing Railway Infrastructure Is a Strategic Step Forward

KYIV, UKRAINE, November 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The European Union has reached a political agreement on new rules for managing railway capacity. The Council of the EU and the European Parliament have aligned on an approach aimed at harmonising and …

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Published on November 14, 2025 - 09:44 GMT

Alona Lebedieva on the European Gender Equality Week: the Era of Women’s Leadership Is Already Underway

KYIV, UKRAINE, November 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leadership is not about gender, but about decisions Within the framework of the 2025 European Gender Equality Week, the European Parliament held a public hearing on “Women’s Leadership in Politics,” …

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Published on November 11, 2025 - 17:19 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: 30 Years of Ukraine in the Council of Europe — What’s Next, When the Challenges Have Become Existential

KYIV, UKRAINE, November 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Europe has marked the 30th anniversary of Ukraine’s membership in the Council of Europe — an event symbolizing the long-term political, legal, and value-based integration of our country into the …

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Published on November 6, 2025 - 11:51 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: Where Is the Line Between Supporting the Population and Economic Irresponsibility?

KYIV, UKRAINE, November 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced the launch of a new transport support program, “UZ-3000,” which provides free train travel on Ukrzaliznytsia for all Ukrainians. According to him, everyone …

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Published on October 15, 2025 - 08:20 GMT

Europe Under Pressure: Migration, Energy, and Political Consequences — Alona Lebedieva

KYIV, UKRAINE, October 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Europe is entering a new political phase — not so much because of the war, but due to its long-term consequences. The pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and the geo-economic rivalry between the United …

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Published on October 7, 2025 - 17:43 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: Czech Elections May Shift the Balance of Power in the EU

KYIV, UKRAINE, October 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the Czech Republic’s parliamentary elections, the populist ANO party led by billionaire and former prime minister Andrej Babiš, known for his openly Eurosceptic views, scored a victory. In theory, …

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Published on October 2, 2025 - 08:54 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: Europe Ready to Pay the Real Price for Security

KYIV, UKRAINE, October 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The European Union stands at a turning point. Putin’s provocations and the unpredictable stance of the Trump administration are forcing European leaders to step beyond their traditional economic role …

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Published on September 30, 2025 - 10:22 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: Moldova Chose the EU — A Chance and a Challenge for Ukraine

KYIV, UKRAINE, September 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This Sunday, the Moldovan people delivered a real long-range strike against Russia. In the parliamentary elections, they firmly opted for a European future. The latest vote confirmed the country’ …

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Published on September 22, 2025 - 08:04 GMT

Alona Lebedieva — A Lesson for Ukraine: How Poland Used EU Support

KYIV, UKRAINE, September 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Poland demonstrates the fastest GDP growth among 26 EU countries: in 2026 growth is expected to reach 3.3%, and in 2027 — 3.2%. This is twice the average forecast for the European Union (1.4–1.7%). …

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Published on September 16, 2025 - 13:57 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: Weak EU Sanctions and Double Standards Undermine Western Unity and Play into the Kremlin’s Hands

KYIV, UKRAINE, September 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On September 14, U.S. President Donald Trump once again questioned the effectiveness of European sanctions against Russia. Speaking to journalists, he stated bluntly: Europe “talks a lot but does …

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Published on September 11, 2025 - 09:57 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: Why the Crisis in Paris May Affect Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE, September 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vote of No Confidence and Government Resignation On September 8, the French parliament passed a vote of no confidence in Bayrou’s government. A total of 194 deputies voted in favor, while 364 …

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Published on September 9, 2025 - 11:15 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: How to Help Ukraine Without Undermining Confidence in the Euro

KYIV, UKRAINE, September 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- European policymakers are increasingly discussing the creation of a special “bad bank” — an institution that would manage the frozen assets of the Russian Central Bank, primarily those held in …

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Published on September 2, 2025 - 08:36 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: The Rule of Law Is Stronger Than Political Ambitions — A Lesson from the United States

KYIV, UKRAINE, September 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Court of Appeals has ruled that incumbent President Donald Trump has no right to use the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs. This law does not grant the …

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Published on August 26, 2025 - 09:57 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: Europe Avoided a Tariff War with the U.S., But Internal Economic Problems Have Not Disappeared

KYIV, UKRAINE, August 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The eurozone economy is slowing down. Eurostat data for the second quarter revealed just how fragile the situation is: after a decent start in the first quarter, growth has nearly stalled, while …

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Published on August 22, 2025 - 08:22 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: The Government’s Action Program is Only the First Step. The Real Challenge is Transforming the Economy

KYIV, UKRAINE, August 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Cabinet of Ministers has presented a draft action program with twelve key priorities. This is a framework document that emerged amid unprecedented challenges: war, economic turbulence, and growing …

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Published on August 18, 2025 - 15:12 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: The Ukrainian Economy on the Verge of Stagflation

KYIV, UKRAINE, August 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ukrainian economy has reached the limits of its growth: according to estimates, in the first half of 2025 GDP grew by only 1.3%, while in July a decline of 1% was already recorded. For comparison: …

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Published on August 15, 2025 - 08:09 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: Rail Development Vital in Context of Ukraine-Moldova Transport Visa-Free Extension

KYIV, UKRAINE, August 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ukraine and Moldova have agreed to extend their transport visa-free arrangement until the end of 2027. This agreement allows Ukrainian and Moldovan carriers to conduct bilateral and transit road …

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