Baltic states
Russian disinformation campaign spreads wider
The goals of such campaigns range from influencing elections to sowing political doubt; some aims are easier than others
InternationalProspects 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 statesBaltic inflation may stay higher than in euro-area
High producer prices with lagged effect suggest Baltic inflation may stay out of line with rest of EU-19
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 statesShadow economy could open Lithuanian party divisions
If perceived increase in shadow economy continues in Lithuania, it could test inexperienced government
LithuaniaRussia meddling Ukraine-style in Baltics is unlikely
The relative benefits of residing in an EU member state may be reconciling Russophones to living amid an alien culture
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