Czech Republic
Central-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
Czech RepublicKoruna appreciation may help dampen Czech inflation
Rapid growth and rising prices have led the CNB to stop capping the koruna/euro rate earlier than its target date
Czech RepublicCar-driven Central-East European economies risk smash
Record Czech car output could go unsold if another slump in Western Europe prompts buyers to delay new car purchases
Eastern EuropeECB may spark rate rises in Central-Eastern Europe
Inflationary pressures are setting the stage for Central-East European rate hikes, in some cases late this year
Eastern EuropeLatest cyber hack will raise Czech wariness of Russia
Hand of Russia is suspected in Czech cyber hack that may have sought intelligence on Prague’s Euro-Atlantic relations
Czech RepublicMore smogs may force Czechs into political response
Mandatory anti-pollution measures will be needed to keep Czech cars in the garage
Czech RepublicCzech koruna may avoid Swiss-style turmoil
The much-anticipated removal of the koruna's currency floor is fuelling exchange-rate volatility
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