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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.
Slovenia’s ex-foreign minister aims to capture centre ground with new party
Anze Logar launches Democrats as reports of instability in ruling coalition raise exceptions of snap general election in early 2025.
PPF mulling bid for United Group's telecom assets in Southeastern Europe
United Group’s telecoms assets in southeastern Europe have been put up for a potential sale.
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.
Studenac aims to raise €80mn with dual listing in Warsaw and Zagreb
Croatia-based retailer outlines IPO plans as it pursues aggressive regional growth.
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.
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.
Expectations rise for snap elections in Slovenia in 2025
Ex-foreign minister Ante Logar points to signs of instability in PM Robert Golob's ruling coalition.
Slovenia cancels referendum on Krsko nuclear power plant expansion
Referendum was intended to gauge public support for construction of a second reactor at a cost of up to €15.4bn
VISEGRAD BLOG: Is illiberalism here to stay in Central Europe?
Several countries in Central Europe have gone a long way down the road of illiberalism, moving away from the practices of established democracies.
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.
Slovenia's PM charged with interfering with police
Former interior minister accuses Prime Minister Robert Golob of interference with work of director general of police.
Europe needs Draghi’s reforms to boost growth, says IIF
Europe has a significant lag in productivity growth compared to the United States and China. Despite similar levels of spending, Europe is falling behind.
Ship believed to be carrying explosives bound for Israel to unload in Slovenia
MV Kathrin to dock in Koper despite appeal from Amnesty International to deny entry over fears its cargo could contribute to war crimes in the Middle East.
LONG READ: Europe has lost its competitive edge
In the first year of the war in Ukraine the lights started to go out across Europe as the consequences of cutting off Russian trade and gas began to kick in. Now the malaise has spread. Europe has fallen behind the US and being caught up by the EMs.