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Belarus plans to hold a referendum on a new constitution in early 2022. In Poland, a split in the junior coalition party, Agreement, threatens a parliamentary majority of the United Right government, which is under pressure to drop the proposed advertising tax. Romania’s governme… Become a member to read the rest of this article […]
CEE: 17+1 summit reaffirms dwindling appeal of Chinese investment
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 geopolitical pressures. As a result, Beijing will likely focus on fostering its re… Become a member to read the rest of this article
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Following a constitutional court ruling, the Czech parliament has to adopt new electoral rules ahead of the parliamentary vote scheduled for October. In Poland, the government revealed details of the proposed advertising tax, while Russia is stepping up pressure on social media a… Become a member to read the rest of this article
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Uncertainty over deliveries of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to the EU poses risks to Bulgaria’s vaccination campaign, which already lags behind EU peers. In Poland, protests are reemerging over a tightened abortion law. Meanwhile, Russia is starting to lift Covid-19 restriction… Become a member to read the rest of this article
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The Czech parliament is considering a bill introducing quotas for domestic food products in large retail outlets. In Poland, a growing reluctance by small businesses to comply with Covid-19 restrictions is increasing pressure on the government to start a gradual reopening. The tu… Become a member to read the rest of this article
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The start of the vaccination campaign in the Czech Republic is slow and contentious, while progress in Polandis picking up after some initial controversies. In Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky’s administration faces public protests over increased utility prices, while the de… Become a member to read the rest of this article
VISEGRAD FOUR: Weakened by Covid-19, incumbents brace for difficult 2021
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 that could bring about changes in the longer-term. … Become a member to read the rest of this article
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The Czech government is struggling to cope with the resurgent pandemic and criticism over slow vaccination progress. In Latvia, Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins has requested the resignation of the heath minister over shortcomings in the vaccination plan. Poland’s vaccination camp… Become a member to read the rest of this article
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The risk of government instability is rising in the Czech Republic and Slovenia. In Romania, three center-right parties are struggling to reach an agreement on forming a new coalition government, but an eventual compromise is expected. Meanwhile, Lithuania’s new government is s… Become a member to read the rest of this article
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Following the 6 December general election in Romania, three center-right parties are starting talks on forming a new coalition government. Tensions in Poland’s United Right coalition government are running high amid the ongoing negotiations on linking the EU budget to the rule … Become a member to read the rest of this article