Baltic States
Lithuanian president agrees to Social Democrat cabinet backed by populist party
President Gitanas Nauseda backs down and formally submits the nomination of Gintautas Paluckas as premier of left-leaning coalition.
Central European countries least likely in the EU to prioritise climate change
Stark contrast with Southern Europe, where around half of respondents from Bulgaria, Romania and other countries fear they will have to relocate to escape climate crisis, EIB survey shows.
Poland’s Tusk says 'telephone diplomacy' won’t work with Putin
Polish premier roasts German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for his call with Russian dictator.
Poland’s Tusk moots diplomatic offensive before Trump’s presidency
Poland’s key concern is Trump following through on his pledge to try to quickly end the war in Ukraine, which Warsaw is worried means forcing Ukraine to concede territories lost to Russia by cutting short military aid to Kyiv.
Lithuania's Social Democrats set to form coalition with radical right
President Gitanas Nauseda said previously he would not accept a coalition including The Dawn of the River Neman party, whose leader has been accused of making anti-semitic comments.
IMF: How to awaken Europe's private sector and boost economic growth
In the European Union, income per person, one of the main gauges of living standards, is on average one-third less than in the United States, mostly because of lower productivity—as emphasised by Mario Draghi’s Sept. 9 competitiveness report.
COMMENT: Political, economic and security headaches Trump Europe’s mounting problems
The re-election of Donald Trump as US President could become a major headache for Europe that is already struggling to keep its head above recessionary water.
EU leaders gauge impact of Trump’s return at Budapest ECP summit
French President Emmanuel Macron urged Europe to embrace "strategic autonomy" in the wake of Trump's victory, advocating for a Europe less reliant on American military protection.
Erdogan urges full inclusion of Turkey in EU defence efforts
With second largest land forces in Nato, Ankara may have an ace in efforts to join European bloc if Trump takes US on isolationist path.
VISEGRAD BLOG: Central Europe's populists clamour to applaud Trump's victory
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is set to parade his support for Trump at the European Political Community meeting in Budapest on November 7-8.
MOSCOW BLOG: The EU loses its appeal
One of the salient points is that would-be members have never been interested in the “values” part of the deal and see the need to adhere to them simply as an annoyance that has to be tolerated if you want access to the transformation grants.
MOSCOW BLOG: The EU loses its appeal
After the collapse of the Soviet Union the only thing almost all the former republics and vassal states wanted to do was join the European Union. It was a no brainer. Not any more. A growing number of countries have cooled on joining the EU.
Lithuania’s incoming Social Democratic PM set to U-turn on China
Paluckas says he aims to restore full diplomatic relations after rift over Taiwanese representation office in Vilnius.
Estonia's GDP shrinks by 0.7% y/y in Q3 as economy struggles to emerge from recession
Estonia had the longest lasting recession in the whole of the EU until it finally achieved q/q growth in Q2.
Lithuanian Social Democrat leader turns down prime minister post
Blinkeviciute’s decision is a turnaround from her previous pledge to become premier, despite persistent rumours she would step aside.
INTERVIEW: Draghi report recommendations could lift eastern EU members’ economies, says EBRD chief economist
Central and Eastern Europe have achieved spectacular growth over the last 30 years, but those sources of growth have been depleted, Beata Javorcik told bne IntelliNews.
Estonian Bolt CEO calls remote work 'insanity'
Company will implement a hybrid work policy starting January 1, requiring staff to work in-office 12 days per month.
Social Democrats start coalition talks after election victory
LSDP set to form a government after pushing ruling Homeland Union into opposition.
Opposition parties will support each other against conservatives in Lithuania’s run-offs
Move aimed at consolidating opposition strength against the ruling conservative Homeland Union–Lithuanian Christian Democrats.
Central and Southeastern Europe defies German economic weakness
The wiiw autumn forecast warns that not all of the recession in the German automotive industry has so far been felt in Central Europe and further difficulties should be expected.