Hungary’s energy path: Still quite expensive
Hungary has chosen a unique path in designing its energy system, both in European and regional comparisons.
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Europe’s air traffic rebalance: Central and Eastern markets take the lead
Central and Eastern Europe emerge as the engine of the European aviation traffic.
The “Roma card” in domestic politics
Debates on Roma communities have resurfaced regionally, amid controversy in Hungary, policy debates in Slovenia and politicization in Czechia, Slovakia.
The Beneš dilemma is drawing attention in regional and European public discourse
The issue of the Beneš Decree and the related Slovak–Hungarian disagreement have now appeared on the regional and European agenda as well.
Hungary in Gaza Board of Peace: Unity or doubts?
While Hungary expressed enthusiastic support, several major European powers rejected Trump’s latest initiative, the so-called Board of Peace.
MOL nears NIS takeover to build cross-border refining network
Hungary’s MOL nears a majority stake in Serbia’s NIS, bringing the Pančevo refinery and NIS assets under its control once U.S. sanctions lift.
Rain of money on Polish cities: capital-attracting capacity rises sharply
Fiscal autonomy and access to EU funds allow Polish cities to develop dynamically, while Budapest and other Hungarian cities are constrained by the solidarity contribution.
Slovakia’s new criminal code sparks constitutional challenge and ethnic tensions
Slovakia’s new criminal code triggered a constitutional challenge by the country’s Prosecutor General and ignited controversy at home and abroad.
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.
EU-Mercosur agreement: No unified regional position
Despite expectations, the EU–Mercosur deal was not signed and stances of CEE countries remain divided.
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.
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.
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.