Lithuania
EU neighbours’ policy towards Belarus will not soften
Formerly supportive Polish-Baltic relations with Belarus have shifted since Minsk’s repression of pro-democracy protests
Baltic statesNew government will strengthen EU values in Lithuania
The arrival of more women in government and parliament should have a positive impact on Lithuania’s political culture
LithuaniaFactors encouraging Lithuanians to emigrate will fall
The modest reversal in net migration is likely to continue, driven by a combination of ‘push’ and ‘pull’ factors
LithuaniaLithuanian conservative parties will win October vote
The 2020 elections will determine whether Lithuania stays on a strictly conservative course or turns more progressive
LithuaniaProspects for Central Europe in 2019
Rising tensions with the EU over rule-of-law concerns may undermine growth and business confidence
Czech RepublicMacroprudential policy may slow Baltic price rises
Baltic inflation rates are outpacing those in the euro-area by a wide margin
Baltic statesUS military spending will increase for NATO’s east
The United States seeks to reassure Eastern European allies of Washington’s commitment to their security
United StatesNew Baltic railway will run on standard gauge
Rail Baltica will reduce environmental pollution by transferring freight from road to rail
Baltic states
