Slovakia
Slovak government is weighing up early elections
Slovakia is experiencing a summer of political uncertainty with the government possibly falling in early September
SlovakiaRussian gas cut would hurt EU’s eastern members most
Sudden closure of Nord Stream 1 would hurt Central European industry both directly and via manufacturing supply chains
Eastern EuropeEastern Europe’s reliance on Russian oil will endure
Trying to keep prices in check, Central-East European countries will find it hard to end oil dependence on Russia
Eastern EuropeCzech and Polish anti-inflation plans may work better
Central European governments respond with various measures against severe Ukraine-driven cost-of-living rises
Eastern EuropeSlovak ex-premier may face trial before elections
Investigators charge opposition leader Robert Fico and others with criminal conspiracy as government lags in polls
SlovakiaSlovak opposition will gain from government weakness
Foreign-policy conflicts are reinforcing anti-government opposition stemming from COVID-19 vaccination and rising prices
SlovakiaSlovakia will launch a centre to fight disinformation
The government will approve restrictions for unvaccinated people as it establishes a centre to combat hybrid threats
SlovakiaSlovak anti-corruption drive will intensify
Central bank governor Peter Kazimir says he will remain in office despite being charged with bribery
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