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...
Analysis
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...
CEE secures EUR 1.4bn in AI funding in 2023-24
Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is a rising force in artificial intelligence (AI) and startups in the region raised EUR 1.4bn...
CEE mulls ramifications of Trump’s victory on trade, defence, environment
As Donald Trump officially declared his victory in the US election, he received congratulations from numerous Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)...
PKN Orlen CEE’s top firm on Coface 500 list
Poland is the dominant country in the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) business landscape, with 184 companies listed among the region's...
To the victor go the spoils – the big winners and losers of Trump’s second presidency – CET op-ed
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, no stranger to political brinkmanship, went all in on Donald Trump's election victory: a win that...
Erste sees moderate economic growth in CEE
Adoption of zero-emission vehicles gaining traction in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), according to Erste Group's macroeconomic report for August 2024....
Romania increasingly key strategic ally for US – analysis
The expansion and modernisation of the NATO air base in Constanta, south-east Romania, symbolises the country's growing strategic importance to NATO...
Hungary China’s new friend in the EU – CET analysis
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent visit to Hungary underscores the geopolitical importance of the growing bilateral friendship. China's new investments in...
Romania least reliant on gas imports in EU – analysis
Europe remains heavily reliant on energy imports even after recent crises, as dependence on Russia has been replaced by that on...