Regional economic snapshot: Poland pulled ahead, Hungary fell behind
Poland delivered one of the strongest growth performances in the entire EU, while Hungary effectively stagnated for a third consecutive year.
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Czechia’s constitutional order under strain
An alleged attempt to pressure President Petr Pavel over a cabinet pick has triggered one of the gravest institutional crises in years.
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.
Sky-high clash: What’s Elon Musk’s issue with Poland?
The media worldwide has picked up on the sharp exchange between Elon Musk and the Polish Foreign Minister regarding the war in Ukraine.
Who pays more and at what cost? Financing models in CEE
As Hungary and Romania face higher interest burdens, Czechia, Slovakia and Poland benefit from stronger institutional and financing frameworks.
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.
Romania sees US as strategic partner, but stands with the EU in the Greenland case
Nicușor Dan said the United States remained a vital strategic partner for Romania’s security.
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.
American claims on Greenland: where should Poland stand?
In Poland, many fear the country could be caught between two fires if the United States were to take concrete steps toward acquiring Greenland.
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.
Military support for Ukraine: Ammunition continues to flow from Czechia, Slovakia waits and Poland shows continuing support
Contrary to initial interpretations, Czech ammunition deliveries to Ukraine have not been suspended and are continuing.
For industrialised, export-oriented CEE countries, the EU–Mercosur agreement is incrementally beneficial
Only Poland has strong structural reasons for concern, while Hungary, Czechia and Slovakia stand to benefit from expanded industrial exports.
Fake crypto investment scandal in Poland: Many lost their entire life savings
Using fake advertisements featuring real public figures, they defrauded hundreds of people, in some cases of sums running into several million.
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.