Europe and Central Asia Overview: July 2026
Ukrainian drones strangled Russia’s supply lines and heavily attacked Moscow, and Albanians protested Kushner’s luxury resort.
Ukrainian drones strangled Russia’s supply lines and heavily attacked Moscow, and Albanians protested Kushner’s luxury resort.
Alexander Jalil, Western Europe Assistant Research Manager at ACLED, responds to the ongoing debate over Palestine Action, protest rights, and the different approaches being taken in Germany and the UK.
ACLED data show significant spike in anti-migration activity under Keir Starmer's Labour government.
Witold Stupnicki Senior Analyst for Europe at ACLED, comments on attacks, plots and espionage across Europe, raising fears of Iran-linked retaliation spreading.
European Pro-Palestine demonstrations reached their highest level since May 2024, Russian drones veering off course raised suspicion of a provocation, and hundreds of thousands rallied in France over austerity measures.
In August, strikes on energy infrastructure in Ukraine and Russia intensified, and the Novi Sad demonstrations escalated in Serbia as they entered their 10th month.
This report analyzes political disorder trends in Europe, focusing on protests in various countries due to social and political changes.