Slovakia

Entrenched pro-Russian views in some newer member-states limit support for Ukraine, feed populism and subvert EU unity

The government has responded to the murder of two gay men in Bratislava by promising action by its anti-extremism centre

Electricity firm’s mistake has compounded Slovakia’s political and economic weaknesses in face of energy crisis

Slovakia's rulers align with EU colleagues on Russia’s conduct in Ukraine, but must reckon with a pro-Russian minority

Vulnerability to Russia’s energy weapon may weigh on Slovakia’s economy next year, while wages fall behind inflation

Rising average and minimum wages in Central Europe seem to have fuelled high levels of inflation in a wage-price spiral

Party’s defection from coalition leaves minority government to deal with mounting energy crisis

Fragile leadership will tilt Slovakia’s long-term economic prospects further to the downside