Romania
Eastern 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
BulgariaMigration fear may delay Balkan Schengen enlargement
Austria threatens to block Romania, Bulgaria and Croatia from entering the passport-free area
BalkansCall for Ukraine talks may reveal Romanian anxieties
The defence minister resigned amid a dispute with government leaders over whether Ukraine should talk peace with Russia
RomaniaEU may soon lift Schengen bar on Romania and Bulgaria
European Parliament joins EU Council’s Czech presidency in pushing for Romania and Bulgaria to join Schengen area
EUEU’s troubles will increase support for radical right
Mainstream failure to deal with economic and energy crises is encouraging people to turn to far-right solutions
EUEnergy security will trump green transition in Balkans
Decarbonisation efforts are stymied by the high cost of energy and insufficient EU funds to offset transition costs
Balkans
