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Croatia’s government struggles to retain popularity
Andrej Plenkovic's government is keen to shore up support ahead of general, presidential and EU elections in 2024.
CroatiaBosnia will expand cross-border gas links
Bosnia's state-level government endorses talks with Serbia and Croatia on two new gas pipelines
Bosnia-HercegovinaBrussels to enforce energy rules in eastern EU
The European Commission has opened infringement procedures against Croatia and Romania for restricting energy exports
Eastern EuropeEastern EU's population to decline further
Eurostat data show that Bulgaria, Lithuania, Latvia and Croatia are the EU’s fastest shrinking countries
Eastern EuropeChina will invest selectively in South-eastern Europe
Despite EU push-back, most countries in the region will not downgrade ties with Beijing
ChinaEU pressures Bosnia to introduce visas for Russians
The war in Ukraine and the risk of irregular migration are behind calls for Bosnia to align its visa policy with the EU
Bosnia-HercegovinaPrice pressures on Croatia’s property market may ease
The real estate boom over past years could be followed by a downward correction in 2023
CroatiaReshuffle will not weaken Croatian government
The prime minister’s decision to replace two key ministers highlights his tight grip on power
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