Hungary, Slovakia resist EU's energy, budget reforms amid growing east-west schism

2 min read Russia, Orban, von der Leyen, REPowerEU, Jourova, European Union, Centre for Research on Energy, Defence, Energy, EU, V4 & Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Politics

Hungary and Slovakia have emerged as the most vocal opponents of two of the EU’s most consequential reform proposals: plans to phase out Russian energy imports and to overhaul the bloc’s long-term budget to prioritise defence, climate and digital transition. EU mulls ban of new Russian energy contracts

CEE economies tougher than you may think - ING

3 min read auto, China, electronics, pharmaceuticals, REPowerEU, RRF, Ukraine, US tariffs, Balkan countries, Croatia, Economy, Czech Republic, Hungary

Despite their export-driven economies and strong manufacturing bases, Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) countries may be more resilient to global trade tensions from US tariff policies, than previously assumed, ING bank writes in a new report. Economies have shown resilience - ING While CEE's close ties with Germany

CEE needs to prioritise climate plans - report

6 min read Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, CEE Bankwatch, Court of Auditors, European Commission, European Green Deal, Eurostat, Fit for 55, NECPs, REPowerEU, RRF

Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries may hinder the EU’s ability to meet its climate goals, according to campaigners who are concerned about their National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs). European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has emphasised the European Union’s commitment to achieving a net-zero power