Hungary
EU Energy Plan faces two-year uphill battle
Low energy prices and differences over Russia could block plans for a European energy union
EUEnd of 'super-majority' could change Hungarian policy
The shock of losing its two-thirds parliamentary majority, enjoyed since April 2010, could prompt Fidesz rethink
HungaryHungary will balance Russia and EU as Putin visits
Putin will try to woo Orban to break EU sanctions unity, but Budapest will continue to balance Brussels and Moscow
HungarySwiss policy turn may dampen Polish consumption
Unpegged Swiss franc will influence short-term consumer behaviour but not asset or loan portfolio quality across CE.
PolandBerlin-Budapest axis will take priority for Hungary
It may suit Budapest from time to time to play up its Russian connection but Germany is its main foreign partner
HungarySwiss franc and Greek risk may hit Polish zloty
Rising Swiss franc and Greek political risk threaten Central Europe's currencies but various factors should limit damage
EuropeSNB move hits borrowers in Central-East Europe
The unexpected SNB move will affect borrowing costs for Swiss franc-denominated loans popular in CEE countries
Eastern EuropeHungary's Fidesz will use migrants to bolster support
Hungary has few immigrants but it is a transit country and ruling Fidesz is losing support to the far-right
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