Poland tops employment rankings – OECD report
The EU’s employment rate reached a record high of 70.9% in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the Organisation for...
Analysis
Single market is not single, and it’s costing us all
The EU’s internal market is still falling short of its founding promise. Despite decades of integration, consumers across member states face...
CEE markets plunge on Trump tariffs shock
Stock markets in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) fell sharply after US President Donald Trump announced retaliatory tariffs on global imports...
Krakow layoffs reflect broader shift to AI, automation in CEE
The city of Krakow, south Poland, saw nearly 1,900 group layoffs in the first quarter of 2025, almost equalling the total...
CEE auto, steel at sharp end of Trump tariffs
US President Donald Trump’s new raft of global tariffs threatens to hammer the export-driven economies of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE),...
Poland’s GDP to grow by 3.7%, CEE by 2.6%
Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is set for stronger economic growth in 2025, with GDP expected to expand by 2.6%, according...
Poland, Czechia back ‘coalition of the willing’, Hungary, Slovakia align with Trump
As political landscapes shift across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), governments are recalibrating their approaches to Ukraine, European security, and internal...
Poland leads CEE’s rearmament charge, as Trump cools on NATO
Poland is set to purchase an additional 180 K2 Black Panther main battle tanks for approximately USD 6.2bn (EUR 5.7bn), South...
EU looks to Greece for critical raw materials
Greece is poised to become a key player in the EU’s efforts to secure critical raw materials (CRMs) due to its...
EU unveils strategy to compete with China, US
The European Commission (EC) unveiled its flagship "Competitiveness Compass" initiative on 29 January, the first major project of its 2024-29 term. The...
CEE media outlets, civil groups count cost of Trump’s aid freeze
The suspension of foreign aid by incoming US President Donald Trump on 24 January is causing major disruption in sectors including...
With Orban trailing, new report sees 2025 as ‘pivotal’ for Hungary
Hungary's political landscape is marked by a mix of economic uncertainty increasing opposition momentum and continued tensions with the EU, according...
NATO launches ‘Baltic Sentry’ patrols to counter infrastructure attacks
NATO deployed a multinational flotilla off the Estonian coast at the weekend to defend undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea amid...
What Trump presidency means for CEE
US President Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony on Monday, 20 January, broke with tradition and extended invitations to political leaders. However, footage of...
Romania leads CEE for EV adoption
Electric vehicle (EV) adoption across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) remains uneven, with significant variations between countries in the region, according...
Poland begins EU presidency with Orban snub
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he will prioritise security, defence and support for Ukraine while strengthening sanctions on Russia, at...
FDI paints rosier picture for Poland, Romania – OECD report
Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries are still navigating post-pandemic economic challenges amid newer geopolitical tensions, according to the Economic Outlook...
Romania voids Russia-linked presidential ballot
Romania’s Constitutional Court (CCR) annulled the country’s presidential election on Friday, 6 December after the emergence of evidence of Russian interference in...
Forint tumbles after Moody’s downgrade
The Hungarian forint plummeted to a near-historic low against sterling on Monday morning, with a British pound buying HUF 501.5. For...
Hungary’s energy strategy has left it vulnerable to electricity price speculators – report
Hungary’s electricity market has become a focal point for speculative trading, driven by a combination of renewable energy imbalances and the...