EU makes landmark decision on EV stations
The EU has reached a provisional agreement on increasing the number of charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) and alternative fuels,...
Robotisation spreads in auto-heavy CEE
Robotisation has risen sharply in CEE, according to a new report entitled “How do Economies in EU-CEE Cope with Labour Shortages?”...
‘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 Hungarian...
Chinese market leader CATL to build EUR 7.6bn battery plant in Hungary
The world’s largest battery maker, China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), has agreed to build a three trillion forint (EUR 7.6bn) production...
VW considers V4 countries for battery plant
Germany's VW is planning on building six battery factories in Europe by 2030, and one of those facilities is likely to...
Will the Czech Republic be “Fit for 55”?
The October elections in the Czech Republic could change the Czech government's approach towards the EU’s climate objectives, which is currently...
Poland: Phasing Out Coal and Moving Away from Russian Gas
Meeting the EU’s 2030 climate targets poses a huge challenge for Central European countries, especially for coal-dependent Poland. But it is...
Slovakia’s Automotive Industry: Blessing or Curse?
Slovakia has been a great beneficiary of automotive industry expansion in recent decades. However, its high exposure to the global car...
Czech Auto Sector: Targeting Lithium
One of the biggest car manufacturers of the world, the Czech Republic has a lot to lose if it does not...
EU Battery Regulation: Finding the Missing Element
The EU has big plans to scale up battery production in Europe to make the major switch from fossil fuels to...