Eastern Europe
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 EuropeCentral Europe is cutting dependence on Russian energy
Poland, Czechia and Slovakia have seen energy ties with Russia decline sharply, in contrast to neighbouring Hungary.
Eastern EuropeEastern EU will push Brussels for more farm aid
Eastern EU countries are calling for extending the temporary ban on grain imports from Ukraine.
Eastern EuropeNATO’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 EuropeCaretaker cabinets pose challenge in Eastern Europe
Caretaker cabinets have become increasingly common in eastern EU and the Western Balkans due to political fragmentation
Eastern EuropeCentral Europe will focus on small nuclear reactors
The Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland are making headway with plans to develop small nuclear reactors
Eastern EuropeSymbolic support for LGBT will grow in Eastern Europe
The Ukraine war has increased support for LGBT rights in Eastern Europe, though there is a strong populist backlash too
Eastern Europe
