Romania
Eastern European crypto market will see robust growth
The rapidly expanding crypto sector in Eastern Europe creates both opportunities and risks
Eastern EuropePublic spending will drive growth in Romania
The government will tap into EU funds to offset weakening demand and higher interest rates
RomaniaPower-sharing will hinder reforms in Romania
The grand coalition engineered by President Iohannis has provided stability at the cost of delaying state modernisation
RomaniaRomania’s economy may be relatively successful in 2023
The central bank’s cautious rate rise aims to reinforce decline from double-digit inflation while supporting GDP growth
RomaniaRussian Lukoil may reduce its East European presence
The Russian oil company may leave Romania and Moldova but will stay in Bulgaria
RussiaEastern Europe energy pool will deepen despite war
The plans of Romania, Hungary, Georgia and Azerbaijan for a submarine electricity connection rely on EU funding
Eastern EuropeRomania will ramp up ammunition production in 2023
The war in Ukraine and surging defence spending are driving demand for output from Romania’s arms industry
RomaniaWar will make Bulgaria and Romania boost defence spend
In response to the war in Ukraine, Sofia and Bucharest have reinforced their defence postures, backed by NATO
Bulgaria
