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... Read More...
Europe January 11, 2021 VISEGRAD FOUR: Weakened by Covid-19, incumbents brace for difficult 2021 Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Politics covid-19 Andrius Tursa The approval ratings of the Visegrad Four governments have dropped to multi-year lows amid the continuing pandemic. While no political instability is expected in the near term, each government faces distinct challenges... Read More...
Europe February 10, 2021 CEE: 17+1 summit reaffirms dwindling appeal of Chinese investment Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Politics Andrius Tursa Enthusiasm for the 17+1 cooperation format with China is waning among the EU members in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) due to unfulfilled investment pledges, and rising concerns over security and... Read More...
Europe April 9, 2021 EUROPE: CEE PULSE Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Politics Andrius Tursa Bulgaria started a government formation process, which will likely prove challenging and may result in an early general election. Romania’s three-party coalition government is experiencing its first crisis since coming to... Read More...
Europe April 1, 2021 EUROPE: CEE PULSE Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Politics Andrius Tursa The third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic is peaking at different times across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Slovakia has finally exited a month-long government crisis. Ukraine is concerned over escalating... Read More...
Europe March 25, 2021 EUROPE: CEE PULSE Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Politics Andrius Tursa Most Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) countries are struggling to cope with the so-called third wave of the pandemic. The soaring infection, hospitalization, and death rates have forced Poland's government to... Read More...
Europe March 18, 2021 EUROPE: CEE PULSE Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Politics Andrius Tursa The Covid-19 pandemic is spreading swiftly across the region, and most countries have been forced to introduce strict countrywide or regional lockdowns. Despite soaring infections, the general elections in Bulgaria remain... Read More...
Europe March 10, 2021 EUROPE: CEE PULSE Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Politics Andrius Tursa The resurging pandemic presents the greatest challenge for governments across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). While Russia is one exception from this negative trend, its slow vaccination campaign and removal of... Read More...
Europe March 5, 2021 EUROPE: CEE PULSE Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Politics Andrius Tursa The Fidesz party’s departure from the European People’s Party (EPP) group in the European Parliament (EP) will weaken Hungary’s leverage in the EU and limit space for dialogue with key members... Read More...
Europe February 25, 2021 EUROPE: CEE PULSE Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Politics Andrius Tursa Multiple countries in CEE are experiencing a surge in Covid-19 cases, which is mostly associated with the spread of new virus mutations. The Czech Republic is considering a significant tightening of... Read More...
