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.
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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.
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.
New waste incinerator: Warsaw follows the Scandinavian model
Warsaw has opened the city’s new waste-to-energy plant, which can incinerate over 300,000 tons of solid waste annually, nearly one-third of the city’s total waste production.
Polish domestic tensions: Education in the crosshairs
Poland’s education system, reformed in the 2000s, faces a new overhaul, fueling tensions between the government and the right-leaning president.
EU-Mercosur agreement: No unified regional position
Despite expectations, the EU–Mercosur deal was not signed and stances of CEE countries remain divided.
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.
Polish pension anomalies: Waiting for reform
Policy reforms now allow the pension authority to retroactively review contributions and question their legality.
Poland and the G20: Claiming a seat at the big table
From a post-communist economy to a European powerhouse, Poland is now seeking a role in global politics.
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.
Polexit – a little more than a bad joke
Support for EU membership in Poland remains high, but the share of those who would favour leaving the Union now exceeds 10 percent.
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.
War fatigue in the region: how perceptions of the conflict in Ukraine have changed
Public attitudes toward the war in Ukraine vary highly and have shifted significantly across the CEE region.
Polish railway sabotage: Similar attack attempts becoming more frequent
Polish police have made another arrest in connection with a serious railway sabotage case.
Central European euro strategies: Stability versus sovereignty?
CEE countries differ on euro adoption, some view it as a path to convergence, while others wary of potential negative effects.