Czech Republic

  • Oct 4, 2023
  • 7 min read

Migrant lack will worsen Eastern Europe’s skills set

Populist politicians’ anti-migrant policies have weaponised migration policy, for which industry is paying the price

Eastern Europe
  • Sep 29, 2023
  • 7 min read

Inflation in Eastern Europe will slow monetary easing

Politics may lie behind Poland’s ‘shock’ rate cut as caution delays the Czech central bank’s shift to policy easing

Eastern Europe
  • Sep 21, 2023
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New Czech export strategy will focus on innovation

Policies supporting exporters reflects the importance of foreign trade for Central Europe’s highly open economies

Eastern Europe
  • Sep 7, 2023
  • 7 min read

Unity on Ukraine is at risk in EU’s eastern members

Hungary, Bulgaria and Slovakia are the main EU outliers when it comes to a united front on Ukraine

EU
  • Sep 4, 2023
  • 7 min read

Eastern Europe’s defence industries will modernise

A Russian decision to suspend licences and spare-part deliveries puts pressure on Czech and Bulgarian defence companies

Eastern Europe
  • Aug 24, 2023
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Central Europe is cutting dependence on Russian energy

Poland, Czechia and Slovakia have seen energy ties with Russia decline sharply, in contrast to neighbouring Hungary.

Eastern Europe
  • Jul 27, 2023
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Eastern EU's competitiveness hinges on institutions

Some Eastern EU countries have increased their competitiveness while others have stagnated or fallen behind.

Eastern Europe
  • Jul 24, 2023
  • 7 min read

Caretaker cabinets pose challenge in Eastern Europe

Caretaker cabinets have become increasingly common in eastern EU and the Western Balkans due to political fragmentation

Eastern Europe