Poland
Polish EU presidency will face many challenges
Warsaw wants to focus on the bloc’s security during its six-month presidency
PolandPro-Russian hacktivism will rise in the West
Almost three years since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, pro-Russian hackers are continuing to target Kyiv’s allies
InternationalHungarian-Polish ties set to deteriorate further
Budapest has granted asylum to a former Polish deputy justice minister who is facing corruption charges
HungaryCentrist vote may fracture at Polish presidential poll
Ruling coalition members nominated separate presidential candidates
PolandPolish rule of law will suffer from legal warfare
The use of legal proceedings and judicial institutions against political opponents continues
PolandPoland will seek a greater role in European defence
Warsaw’s defence spending has surged over the past few years
PolandEastern European auto sector faces tariff uncertainty
The region’s economies could buckle under the strain of tariffs
Eastern EuropePoland will oppose the EU-Mercosur free trade deal
Poland has joined France and several other EU members in opposing the proposed agreement
PolandProspects for Eastern EU in 2025
Governments will be put to the test as economic pressures dovetail with a populist resurgence and defence concerns
Eastern Europe
