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EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 23 MIN

Romania’s Government Falls, Armenia Turns West & Kosovo Heads to Elections | Weekly News Roundup

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This week, Alexandra and Nina unpack the latest political upheaval across Central and Eastern Europe from Romania’s government collapse and Kosovo’s latest election drama to Armenia’s growing European ambitions and what it all means for the region’s future.Talk Eastern Europe is the podcast from New Eastern Europe magazine - your trusted source for in-depth analysis and expert perspectives on Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, and the post-Soviet space. We publish two episodes per week:- Every Tuesday: Expert Interviews featuring deep dives withleading analysts, journalists, and scholars- Every Friday: Weekly News Roundup with essential updatesand commentary on the latest developmentsAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and all majorplatforms. Help us reach our goal of 75 Patrons! Support us on Patreon for bonus content, extended news roundups, and early access: https://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneuropeTopics covered: Romania, Armenia, Slovakia, Ukraine,Kosovo, Russia, Western Balkans, EU enlargement, rule of law, media freedom, Central and Eastern Europe.Check out the New Eastern Europe products: New Eastern Europe Magazine Bimonthly publication with exclusive long-form analysis. Starting at 35 EUR per year! → Become a member: https://neweasterneurope.eu/become-a-member-of-new-eastern-europe/Support on PatreonJoin our community for bonus content, early access, behind-the-scenes insights, and access to our exclusive WhatsApp group where we discuss the news in real-time. → Join the Talk Eastern Europe community: https://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneuropeBrief Eastern Europe NewsletterWeekly briefing sent out every Monday with news updates, expert commentary, and our editorial picks - free to your inbox. → Subscribe: https://briefeasterneurope.eu/subscribeFree ArticlesRead our latest analysis at neweasterneurope.euFOLLOW USInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/neweasterneuropemag/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewEasternEurope/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-eastern-europe/Twitter/X: https://x.com/NewEastEurope

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