Europe September 20, 2021 RUSSIA: Implications of United Russia’s expected victory Politics, Russia Andrius Tursa The State Duma election resulted in a widely anticipated victory of the ruling United Russia (UR) party, which is on track to retain a constitutional two- thirds majority in the 450-seat lower chamber of parliament. However, the vote cannot... Read More...
Europe September 17, 2021 EUROPE: CEE PULSE Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Politics Andrius Tursa Two popular caretaker ministers could attract a significant share of protest votes in Bulgaria‘s parliamentary elections scheduled for 14 November. In Croatia, a small right-wing party will attempt to initiate a referendum on the country’s potential entry into the... Read More...
Europe September 17, 2021 EUROPE: Managing the pandemic – what we are watching Europe, Politics vaccines, editorial, covid-19 Andrius Tursa, Carsten Nickel, Luis Cornago, Wolfango Piccoli This updated weekly piece provides snapshots of how selected European governments are dealing with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. <h2 style="text-align:... Read More...
March 6, 2020 Andrius Tursa Andrius Tursa Andrius Tursa helps Teneo’s clients navigate political risks in Central and Eastern Europe and Russia. Andrius has been working as a political risk consultant since 2012. Some of his previous clients include Eurasia Group, IHS Markit, Fitch Solutions and the... Read More...
Europe September 14, 2021 ROMANIA: Political outlook hinges on PNL leader elections Politics, Romania Andrius Tursa The upcoming leader election in the ruling National Liberal Party (PNL) on 25 September is both the cause and a key to the resolution of the ongoing government crisis. If Prime Minister Florin Citu wins the leadership contest, a... Read More...
Europe September 9, 2021 EUROPE: Managing the pandemic – what we are watching Europe, Politics vaccines, editorial, covid-19 Andrius Tursa, Antonio Barroso, Carsten Nickel, Luis Cornago This updated weekly piece provides snapshots of how selected European governments are dealing with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. <h2 style="text-align:... Read More...
Europe September 9, 2021 RUSSIA: Upcoming State Duma election heralds more authoritarianism Politics, Russia Andrius Tursa The ruling United Russia (UR) party is set to achieve a convincing victory in the upcoming election to the State Duma (lower house of parliament) on 17-19 September. The Kremlin’s objective is to retain a constitutional majority, ensure the... Read More...
Europe September 8, 2021 CENTRAL ASIA: Implications of the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan Politics Andrius Tursa Concerns over security and uncontrolled migration have led to inconsistent and uncoordinated reactions from Central Asian governments to the Taliban coming to power in Afghanistan. Multiple risks stemming from the uncertain political outlook in Afghanistan are underpinning closer cooperation between... Read More...
Europe September 2, 2021 EUROPE: CEE PULSE Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Politics Andrius Tursa Political and epidemiological crises are deepening in Bulgaria. In Romania, a dispute within the three-party coalition government over the local infrastructure investment program will likely lead to the replacement of the Prime Minister Florin Citu. Rising political tensions with... Read More...
Europe September 2, 2021 EUROPE: Managing the pandemic – what we are watching Europe, Politics vaccines, editorial, covid-19 Andrius Tursa, Antonio Barroso, Luis Cornago, Wolfango Piccoli This updated weekly piece provides snapshots of how selected European governments are dealing with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. <h2 style="text-align:... Read More...
