Czech Republic

VW floats idea of CEE exit

German carmaker Volkswagen (VW) may close its plants in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) if the natural gas shortage persists…

2 years ago

‘The Chinese always have a multi-layered approach’ – CEPA expert Tamas Matura talks China in CEE with CET

Hungarian Sinologist Tamas Matura argued in his recent report for CEPA that China wields little influence in Hungary, despite the…

2 years ago

Onsemi invests USD 450mn in semi-conductor foundry in Czechia

Onsemi inaugurated the expansion of its silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor fabrication plant in Roznov, east Czechia, on Wednesday. The USD…

2 years ago

MEPs to vote on rule of law in Hungary, as EC mulls next move on suspended funds

As the September 21 deadline approaches, leaders in Brussels are split on whether to finally unlock billions of euros that…

2 years ago

Batteries are powering CEE’s e-mobility transition – CET analysis

As the EU accelerates its shift to electric vehicles by outlawing internal combustion engines by 2035, the auto industries in…

2 years ago

Baltic countries to fully ban entry for Russian citizens, while EU plans major restrictions

Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are finalising coordinated agreements on restricting entry for the Russian citizens with Schengen visas, the three…

2 years ago

V4 countries cast net wide for gas supplies

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala will travel to the Netherlands this week to open a new terminal, according to an…

2 years ago

Scholz says ‘centre of Europe is moving eastwards’ on Prague visit

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasised the urgency of accession for aspiring EU members in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) when…

2 years ago

Europe’s drought worst in 500 years – EC report

Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Moldova were among the European countries most affected by low rainfall rates in the three months…

2 years ago

Estonia becomes latest CEE country to be targeted by Russian hackers Killnet

Estonia has repelled its most severe hacking attack in 15 years, the government announced on Thursday. The hack of the previous…

2 years ago