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 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 August 19, 2021 EUROPE: CEE PULSE Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Politics Andrius Tursa In Bulgaria, the president and political leaders are holding talks to avoid the third general election since April. The rising anti-vaccination, anti-migrant and anti-LGBT sentiment in Latvia and Lithuania is bringing changes to their political landscapes. In Romania, an... Read More...
Europe August 3, 2021 EUROPE: CEE PULSE Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Politics Andrius Tursa Relatively low immunization rates and gradually rising Covid-19 infections in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) raise concerns about the new wave of the pandemic. This week, Bulgarian parliament will vote on the government of Prime Minister-designate Plamen Nikolov, nominated... Read More...
Europe July 15, 2021 EUROPE: CEE PULSE Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Politics editorial Andrius Tursa Russia will likely continue to rely on vaccination rather than tight restrictions to cope with the still surging pandemic. The strengthening of anti-migrant and anti-LGBTQ sentiment in Lithuania could give rise to new right-wing political parties. In Poland, the... Read More...
Europe July 1, 2021 EUROPE: CEE PULSE Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Politics Andrius Tursa Romania‘s government comfortably survived a motion of no confidence, but slow vaccination and rivalries within the ruling National Liberal Party are pertinent risks going forward. Russia is continuing its efforts to mitigate surging prices of food and various commodities... Read More...
Europe June 16, 2021 EUROPE: CEE PULSE Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Politics Andrius Tursa Russia is reimposing restrictions as new Covid-19 infections surge across the country. In Poland, the opposition-backed candidate’s victory in local elections in the city of Rzeszow highlights the importance of cooperation for both the opposition and the governing coalition.... Read More...
Europe June 3, 2021 EUROPE: CEE PULSE Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Politics Andrius Tursa The mounting suspicions of corruption will likely hurt the center-right Citizens for the European Development of Bulgaria (GERB) in the July elections. Latvia’s Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins went ahead with the anticipated cabinet reshuffle, while the Czech government is... Read More...
Europe May 20, 2021 EUROPE: CEE PULSE Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Politics Andrius Tursa A summit between the US and Russian presidents in mid-June seems increasingly likely. Local elections in Croatia reaffirm the ruling party’s strength. A cabinet reshuffle in Latvia may take place after the municipal elections scheduled for 5 June. Meanwhile,... Read More...
Europe May 6, 2021 EUROPE: CEE PULSE Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Politics Andrius Tursa Against the backdrop of a swiftly improving epidemiological situation, countries across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) are easing Covid-19 restrictions. Bulgaria is heading to snap parliamentary elections in July, while a referendum on dissolving parliament and holding an early, general poll... Read More...
