Mădălin Sârbu, Ph.D., is a Romanian journalist and political analyst based in Budapest and Brussels. He serves as Vice President of the Institute for Research in Political Marketing and Strategic Studies (IRPMSS) and as a Senior Consultant at SMART Event Marketing. His work focuses on European politics, strategic communication, and public affairs.
Silent Leader, Stagnant Nation: Romania’s Lethargy Laid Bare

Silent Leader, Stagnant Nation: Romania’s Lethargy Laid Bare

President Nicușor Dan’s speech was not scandalous, not provocative, not offensive. It was something far worse: forgettable.

December 5, 2025
In a Silent Region, Orbán Fills the Void

In a Silent Region, Orbán Fills the Void

While Romania is obedient, Hungary fills the regional vacuum not because it is the most powerful state, but because it has the confidence to speak when others hesitate.

November 19, 2025
Romania’s Social Democrats Turn From ‘Progressivism’

Romania’s Social Democrats Turn From ‘Progressivism’

A return to roots in a time of confusion or just another political strategy?

October 30, 2025