Poland
Polish president’s move will delay judicial issue
President Duda’s motives are obscure in referring bill on judiciary amendments to Constitutional Court
PolandPolish amendment may not end EU rule-of-law concerns
President may veto (or refer to the Constitutional Court) rule-of-law amendments that may yet fail EU milestone test
PolandEastern European crypto market will see robust growth
The rapidly expanding crypto sector in Eastern Europe creates both opportunities and risks
Eastern EuropeModernisation will raise Poland's defence spending
The increase in the defence budget to 4% of GDP will cover the modernisation of Poland’s military and aid to Ukraine
PolandOpposition will find it hard to engage Polish voters
Neither government nor opposition are united and the election may go to whoever can offer more security in a poly-crisis
PolandPoland’s support for Ukraine will enhance its standing
Poland has offically asked Germany to let it provide Kyiv with Leopard 2 tanks
PolandPoland ready to send Ukraine tanks as Germany wavers
As NATO states and Kyiv press for sending tanks, Germany's foreign minister appears to have modified the official stance
UkraineEastern Europe’s further convergence needs a reset
Resetting the region on a trajectory towards economic prosperity this decade and next will require fundamental reforms
Eastern Europe