Slovakia
Slovak parties may draw lessons from election upset
The presidential election confirms the decline of the senior governing party ahead of parliamentary elections
SlovakiaSlovak president-elect brings hope of new politics
Political newcomer Caputova represents a reaction against abuse of office by established politicians
SlovakiaSlovaks signal mood for change now and maybe in 2020
Caputova’s first-round presidential election triumph over Sefcovic shows discontent with Smer-SD’s long rule
SlovakiaSoft landing has become more likely in Central Europe
Despite a better-than-expected GDP outturn in the fourth quarter of 2018, the Central European outlook has dimmed
EUAutomation alters Central-Eastern Europe growth needs
The working age population across CEE will continue declining steadily to 2030 due to local and regional factors
EuropeKuciak case may play part in upcoming Slovak elections
For many Slovaks, the Kuciak murder remains unexplained and they suspect corrupt links between business and government
SlovakiaEU group against UN migrant pact has safety in numbers
Slovakia becomes eighth EU member state rejecting ratification of UN migration compact, but loses foreign minister
SlovakiaProspects for Central Europe in 2019
Rising tensions with the EU over rule-of-law concerns may undermine growth and business confidence
Czech Republic
