Hungary
Hungary's rulers suddenly look weaker for April vote
Astonishing local by-election result suggests Fidesz vulnerability but replication on a national scale is unlikely
HungaryReflation trade benefits Central Europe’s currencies
Central Europe’s currencies are likely to continue to benefit from strong euro-area growth and tighter monetary policy
EuropeJobs look like Hungarian governing party success story
More Hungarians have been brought into the work force but the reserves are nearly used up requiring a new labour policy
HungaryHistorical disputes complicate Ukrainian-Polish ties
Despite a constructive post-communist relationship, Kyiv and Warsaw find old grievances insurmountable
UkraineAustria's Kurz will seek to bridge EU East-West divide
The new chancellor is looking to position Austria between Eastern and Western EU member states
AustriaAnother Fidesz victory looms in Hungarian elections
Fidesz's power depends on perpetual mobilisation with no space for consolidation; its popularity may slump post-election
HungaryPolitical manipulation may backfire on Hungary’s Orban
Orban must win the next election at any cost lest a non-Fidesz government prosecute him and his circle for corruption
HungaryCentral Europe's lower yields may dampen bond outflows
QE unwinding is sparking bond outflows from Central Europe but higher-yielding debt markets may suffer more
Eastern Europe