Romania
Establishment parties could hold ground in Romania
Local and EU elections produce tailwinds for the ruling coalition and a shake-up in the opposition
RomaniaUpcoming Romania elections will bring controversies
The two governing parties have formed a pact with a view to boosting their chances in forthcoming elections
RomaniaRomania will not meet OECD goals by date set
The OECD’s latest Economic Survey of Romania has exposed large developmental gaps
RomaniaLong-delayed Romanian motorway will help Ukraine
A 450-kilometre route through eastern Romania will help to export Ukraine’s grain and bypass neighbours’ blockades
RomaniaRomanian fiscal and external deficits will remain wide
The government has been unable to make much impression on persistently wide budget and current account deficits
RomaniaProspects for Black Sea security in 2024
Russia’s naval superiority in the region is in doubt as its fleet is being eliminated by Ukrainian missiles and drones
RussiaPoland, Czechia and Hungary may join euro, but not yet
Non-euro CEE countries either can join but lack the political will, or have the will but fail the economic criteria
Eastern EuropeSouth-eastern Europe will focus on cross-border links
Bulgaria, Greece and Romania's prime ministers pledged to develop their countries' road, rail and energy connections
BalkansUkraine war will shift Black Sea naval balance
Russia's setbacks in Ukraine have shifted the naval balance of power in favour of the West and Ukraine
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