Bulgaria
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 EuropeFar-right influence to grow in Romania and Bulgaria
Alliance for the Unity of Romania (AUR) and Bulgaria's Revival party have been gathering strength in national politics
RomaniaEU may again delay expansion of the Schengen area
Austria has restated its opposition to Romania and Bulgaria's entry into the the Schengen passport-free area
EUEastern EU will push Brussels for more farm aid
Eastern EU countries are calling for extending the temporary ban on grain imports from Ukraine.
Eastern EuropeRussian aggression bears on Romania and Bulgaria
Romania and Bulgaria have been dealing with the spill-over from Russian escalatory actions in the Black Sea.
RomaniaUnited Kingdom will crack down on Russian spy networks
UK police have arrested and charged three Bulgarian nationals suspected for espionage on Russia's behalf.
United KingdomNATO’s eastern members will phase out Soviet-era arms
Russia is withdrawing licences and stopping supply of spare parts to countries transferring Soviet-made arms to Ukraine
RussiaEastern EU's competitiveness hinges on institutions
Some Eastern EU countries have increased their competitiveness while others have stagnated or fallen behind.
Eastern Europe
