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A Trumping new reality – CET opinion

One of the most disappointing characteristics of our 21st Century is that while we live in a high-tech world, billions…

2 days ago

Poland PM urges defence spending hikes as Baltics cut ties with Russian electricity grid

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called on European leaders to increase their defence spending while maintaining close ties with the US, before an emergency…

5 days ago

Kos floats speedy EU accession for Albania, Montenegro

The Munich Security Conference ended on a cautiously positive note for EU candidate countries Albania and Montenegro on Sunday, 16…

5 days ago

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…

5 days ago

Poland FM backs Ukraine, but rejects EU army idea

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski stressed the necessity of European involvement in any peace talks involving Russia and Ukraine, at…

6 days ago

‘Poland: growth leader in Europe and the world’- FM proclaims on 2024 data

Poland’s economy emerged as a regional standout in 2024, recording a GDP growth of 2.9%, significantly outpacing its Central and…

2 weeks ago

German firms keen to relocate to CEE in 2025 – KPMG report finds

German companies are considering ramping up investments in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), with 55% expecting the region’s economic significance…

2 weeks ago

Ex-NATO chief commissioned to write Baltic-Nordic security report

Leaders from Central and Eastern (CEE) countries Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania were among the signatories of an invitation to ex-NATO…

2 weeks ago

Kosovo PM wins election but loses majority

Kosovo’s parliamentary elections saw Kosovan Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s ruling centre-left Vetevendosje (self-determination) party win the most seats but fall…

2 weeks ago

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.…

3 weeks ago