Czech Republic
Czechs’ leader-in-waiting is another Eurosceptic
First foreign policy statements from premier-in-waiting reveal Eurosceptic nationalist
Czech RepublicGrowth outlook for 2017 improves in Central Europe
Stronger-than-expected first-quarter GDP data suggest Central Europe will grow faster in 2017 than in 2016
Eastern EuropeCzech electorate may take populist path in October
The CSSD seems to be headed for opposition, having been the leading political party for much of the post-1989 period
Czech RepublicKoruna is likeliest in Central Europe to rise further
Zloty is spearheading a rally in Central Europe’s currencies
Eastern EuropeCzech businessman may struggle despite winning poll
Babis looks set to win elections in October but may find government formation difficult
Czech RepublicDisorderly Central European asset sell-off is unlikely
Reflation trade takes hold in Central Europe as ECB exit from QE nears
Eastern EuropeCentral-East European business model will slow growth
Oligarchic businessmen are less entrenched than in CIS, but are expanding hand in glove with authoritarian politics
Eastern EuropeCzech premier’s surprise resignation is to curb rival
Sobotka’s resignation attempts to thwart Babis’s seemingly unstoppable course towards replacing him after next elections
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