Latvia
Eastern EU states want to build modern ‘Maginot Line’
Poland and the Baltic states seek to deter a potential military invasion from the east
Eastern EuropeEU planning to impose tariffs on Russian grain
The EU is preparing to impose tariffs on imports of grain from Russia and Belarus
RussiaLatvia’s unwieldy new government will be reform-averse
The three-party coalition was finalised quickly, but the new government has several potential conflict points
LatviaConvicted mayor may upset Latvia’s new coalition
The Silina coalition is unable to agree on a candidate for speaker just days after winning parliamentary approval
LatviaUnity on Ukraine is at risk in EU’s eastern members
Hungary, Bulgaria and Slovakia are the main EU outliers when it comes to a united front on Ukraine
EUCarbon price pressures for greener EU industry to ease
Two years of high carbon prices, caused by the energy crisis, have extended emissions cuts beyond the power sector
EUEastern EU's competitiveness hinges on institutions
Some Eastern EU countries have increased their competitiveness while others have stagnated or fallen behind.
Eastern Europe
