Seismic shift in Venezuela – How it could affect Central and Eastern Europe
The aftermath of Trump’s Venezuela move remains unclear, but CEE states are likely to be impacted indirectly by oil prices and EU sanctions.
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What’s next in 2026 for Central and Eastern Europe?
Can CEE develop a realistic policy response that shields the region from Europe’s structural decline?
The Polish miracle: How did the “Poor man of Europe” become an economic leader?
Poland’s economic success lies in consistent reforms and smart EU fund use, while Hungary and Romania followed more volatile development paths.
Czechia starts the year under provisional budget as new government reworks fiscal plans
New year, new fiscal rules: The Czech Republic has entered a period of provisional budgeting after the new coalition rejected its predecessor's draft.
Polish domestic tensions: Education in the crosshairs
Poland’s education system, reformed in the 2000s, faces a new overhaul, fueling tensions between the government and the right-leaning president.
New waste incinerator: Warsaw follows the Scandinavian model
Warsaw has opened the city’s new waste-to-energy plant, which can incinerate over 300,000 tons of solid waste annually, nearly one-third of the city’s total waste production.
Caps and ceilings: Fighting inflation with price regulation in several countries in the region
Administrative interventions are used to curb inflation in numerous CEE countries, with Hungary adopting the most market‑interfering measures.
Anti-corruption bodies under pressure in Central and Eastern Europe
Recent corruption revelations in Ukraine and institution restructuring in Slovakia brings renewed attention to anti-corruption bodies in CEE.
Tisza Party widens lead in Hungary, poll suggests
Fidesz’s recovery stalls as a new 21 Kutatóközpont poll shows Tisza Party gaining ground ahead of Hungary’s 2026 election.
Polish pension anomalies: Waiting for reform
Policy reforms now allow the pension authority to retroactively review contributions and question their legality.
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Swamp defence reimagined – natural tank traps in the Baltics
The Baltic states have increasingly been discussing ways to strengthen the protection of their borders by using natural terrain obstacles.
Romania outlines major military modernisation plans
Romania’s Ministry of National Defence has announced plans for a wide-ranging modernisation of the armed forces.
Babiš secures third term and steers Czechia toward Central Europe
Babiš has been officially appointed the Czech Prime Minister for the third time, following his ANO party’s success in the October 2025 elections.
Bulgarian Prime Minister resigns amid ongoing protests and no confidence motion
Zhelyazkov submitted his government's resignation minutes before the parliament was due to vote on a motion of no confidence against the cabinet.
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How Wizz Air transformed the CEE region's way of travel
Wizz Air transformed CEE aviation since its 2003 founding by delivering ultra-low-cost, point-to-point flights from secondary airports, slashing fares and expanding connectivity.
Poland and the G20: Claiming a seat at the big table
From a post-communist economy to a European powerhouse, Poland is now seeking a role in global politics.
Bulgaria is arming itself – at sea as well
Bulgaria — for the first time in more than 100 years — has launched a newly built, domestically produced warship.
Slovakia’s Beneš decree dispute reopens old wounds, and new political calculations
Slovakia’s debate over the Beneš decrees resurfaces grievances about postwar property rights while serving new aims in domestic political bargaining.
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Czech leader Babiš to surrender control of Agrofert ahead of expected premiership
Babiš unveiled a plan to resolve the Agrofert conflict of interest, a step required to secure his appointment as Prime Minister.
Smartwings's takeover by LOT collapsed in the final moments
Smartwings owner Jiří Šimáně informed the Polish delegation that he had accepted a higher offer.
V4: the presidential summit did not bring a renaissance
The presidents of the V4 countries gathered in Esztergom —but the differing views on Russian aggression undermines regional unity.
Polexit – a little more than a bad joke
Support for EU membership in Poland remains high, but the share of those who would favour leaving the Union now exceeds 10 percent.
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Press freedom in Central Europe: Rising in some places, falling in others
The media landscape in the V4 countries does not show a uniform picture, sending varying messages for potential investors as well.
Serbia's oil refinery to close after U.S. refuses to extend NIS license
Serbia failed to remove Russian capital from NIS despite extensions; leaving its refinery unlicensed and oil reserves secure only until year-end.
Fur industry phased out due to Polish animal protection
The President has signed the recently adopted parliamentary bill banning the breeding of animals kept for their fur.
Neptune, the Ray of Light for Romanian energy dependency
The Neptun Deep project is viewed as a pivotal opportunity for Romania's economy and energy independence.
Romania’s defence minister steps down over false CV claims
The minister highlighted by resigning he aimed to prevent further distractions from national security concerns.
War fatigue in the region: how perceptions of the conflict in Ukraine have changed
Public attitudes toward the war in Ukraine vary highly and have shifted significantly across the CEE region.
Polish railway sabotage: Similar attack attempts becoming more frequent
Polish police have made another arrest in connection with a serious railway sabotage case.
Human error caused the crash of the Hungarian Armed Forces' H145M helicopter in Croatia
Croatia has concluded that the June 2023 Hungarian military helicopter crash was caused by human error after the crew deviated from its flight path.