Poland
Eastern EU's competitiveness hinges on institutions
Some Eastern EU countries have increased their competitiveness while others have stagnated or fallen behind.
Eastern EuropeDelayed energy reforms raise risks for Poland
Poland's government has delayed the update of its energy strategy for the period until 2040
PolandPolish government’s Russia scare campaign may backfire
Poland has passed controversial legislation that could be used against opposition politicians
PolandProspects for Eastern EU to end-2023
Eastern EU economies will grow modestly in the second half of 2023 amid political and institutional challenges
Eastern EuropeCentral Europe will ease interest rates cautiously
The Hungarian Central Bank's recent interest rate cuts add to expectations of looser monetary policy in Central Europe
Eastern EuropeChina's ties with eastern EU will come under strain
Unfulfilled expectations of Chinese FDI and Beijing's position on Ukraine strain China-eastern EU relations.
ChinaEastern EU will fail to implement whistleblower rules
Patchy transfer of EU whistleblower rules contributes to democratic backsliding
Eastern EuropeBattery production to influence politics in eastern EU
Eastern Europe has become a leader in battery manufacturing, with consequences for both local economies and politics.
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