Aitor Hernández-Morales, a senior POLITICO reporter, shares insights on the influential POLITICO 28 list, revealing how a vacuum in traditional power is giving rise to new political players. Kaya Kallas, the EU's foreign affairs chief, discusses her take on Ukraine’s ongoing conflict and broader geopolitical dynamics. Carmen Paun provides a critical look at Romania’s canceled presidential election, addressing the controversy over social media's influence and allegations of interference. An engaging mix of politics and social insight takes center stage.