Poland
Germany edges closer to recession
Germany’s business and consumer confidence is entering recession territory
GermanyEnergy crisis will test Polish state’s takeover spree
The state is extending its influence over an energy sector trying to manage supply strains and the green transition
PolandEU, Poland and Hungary remain far apart on standards
Budapest and Warsaw protest that they are meeting concerns about their democratic standards, but the EU requires more
PolandCzech and Polish anti-inflation plans may work better
Central European governments respond with various measures against severe Ukraine-driven cost-of-living rises
Eastern EuropeCzech EU presidency could lift Poland’s fund blockage
The Czech EU presidency could have a differentiated impact on EU issues with member states Hungary and Poland
Czech RepublicMarkets will be wary of Hungary despite rate rise
Central Europe suffers interest rate ‘hiking fatigue’ despite widening external deficits
Eastern EuropePoland’s housing boom is likely to end soon
Rising costs, labour shortages, regulatory changes and higher interest rates may end Poland’s decade-long housing boom
PolandUkraine war unlikely to transform EU-UK security ties
There is currently no prospect of deepening EU-UK security and defence cooperation despite the war in Ukraine
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