EU assesses candidates’ progress in ten country reports

4 months ago

The European Commission (EC) analyses the accession prospects of all ten prospective members of the EU in a new set…

CEE mulls ramifications of Trump’s victory on trade, defence, environment

4 months ago

As Donald Trump officially declared his victory in the US election, he received congratulations from numerous Central and Eastern Europe…

‘Budapest Declaration’ signed as Orban hosts EU summit

4 months ago

European leaders committed to developing a defence industry base and enhancing EU competitiveness at an informal European Council summit in…

EU, South Korea expand security, defence links

4 months ago

The EU and the Republic of Korea formalised a comprehensive Security and Defence Partnership in Seoul, on Monday, 4 November,…

PKN Orlen CEE’s top firm on Coface 500 list

4 months ago

Poland is the dominant country in the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) business landscape, with 184 companies listed among the…

To the victor go the spoils – the big winners and losers of Trump’s second presidency – CET op-ed

4 months ago

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, no stranger to political brinkmanship, went all in on Donald Trump's election victory: a win…

Moldova pivots to EU in presidential vote

4 months ago

Moldovan President Maia Sandu defeated her pro-Russian rival Alexandr Stoianoglo by around 55% to 45% in the presidential second-round vote on Sunday, 3 November.…

Estonia dominates top-30 regional startup list

4 months ago

A new list spotlighting the fastest-growing startups in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) shows Estonia as the clear leader in…

Globsec lays out proposals to bolster CEE’s cyber security in new report

4 months ago

The EU requires an in-depth exploration of its security needs, focusing on digital resilience, cyber threats, and countering disinformation, according…

CEE countries take sides in aftermath of Georgia’s disputed election

4 months ago

In the wake of the parliamentary elections in Georgia held on 26 October 2024, international reactions ranged from congratulations to…

Lithuania’s Social Democrats defeat conservatives in parliamentary elections

4 months ago

Lithuania’s centre-left Social Democrats (SD) emerged as the clear leaders in the country’s second round of parliamentary elections on Sunday…

Bulgarian election delivers hung parliament

4 months ago

Bulgarian ex-prime minister Boyko Borissov’s conservative, pro-EU GERB (Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria) party garnered approximately 25% of the…

Poland’s eSky finalises Thomas Cook buyout

4 months ago

Polish online platform eSky Group has acquired the world’s oldest travel agent, Britain's Thomas Cook, for up to GBP 30mn,…

Romania oks EUR 150mn strategic infrastructure investment at Port of Constanta

4 months ago

Romania has approved “technical-economic indicators” for an over RON 750mn (EUR 150.8mn) rail construction project at the country's largest port…

CEE sidesteps ‘middle-income trap’ – ING analysis

5 months ago

Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) economies have largely overcome the so-called middle-income trap, but face challenges around sustainable growth and…

Albania opens first EU-accession chapters

5 months ago

Albania’s bid to join the EU gained momentum at the latest intergovernmental conference that marked the opening of formal EU…

China, CEE strengthen strategic ties at summit

5 months ago

The sixth China and Central and Eastern European Countries Local Leaders' Meeting concluded on 16 October with a firm commitment…

Moldovans vote ‘yes’ to joining EU in tight ballot

5 months ago

In a knife-edge referendum that laid bare Moldova's internal divisions and heightened geopolitical tensions, the country's voters backed constitutional changes…

EU okays Polish EUR 1.2bn state-aided energy-storage project

5 months ago

The European Commission (EC) has greenlit Poland's USD 1.2bn scheme for projects to increase electricity storage capabilities to foster the…