EUROPE: CEE PULSE
A “soft lockdown” in Bulgaria could trigger new public protests and weaken the ruling party ahead of the March 2021 parliamentary elections. Hungary and Poland are aligning their positions ahead of tough negotiations with the EU over linking the bloc’s funding to rule of law obse… Become a member to read the rest of […]
EUROPE: CEE PULSE
The Covid-19 pandemic is surging across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), and the situation in the Czech Republic is particularly challenging. Despite the worsening epidemiological situation, voters in Lithuania and Ukraine will head to the polls o… Become a member to read the rest of this article
CEE: Implications of a Potential Biden Presidency
A potential victory by Joe Biden in the 3 November US presidential election would likely increase tensions between the White House and the Kremlin and raise the probability of new sanctions on Russia. While the US will remain a key strategic partner for most countries in Central … Become a member to read the […]
EUROPE: CEE PULSE
The Czech Republic and Poland are tightening restrictions to cope with the rapidly deteriorating epidemiological situation. EU sanctions on several Russian individuals linked to the suspected poisoning of Alexei Navalny could deflect attention from Nord Stream 2 and put off calls… Become a member to read the rest of this article
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The preliminary results of the regional and senate elections in the Czech Republic suggest growing political competition for the ruling Action of Dissatisfied Citizens ahead of the general election in 2021. Poland’s reshuffled government faces a challenging agenda… Become a member to read the rest of this article
CAUCASUS: Escalation in fighting unlikely to turn into a regional conflict
Renewed clashes in Nagorno-Karabakh are not expected to evolve into a wider conflict despite Turkey’s backing of Azerbaijan and Russia’s close ties with Armenia. Geopolitical considerations and economic constraints on both sides point to (eventual) de-escalation as the m… Become a member to read the rest of this article
EUROPE: CEE PULSE
Belarus is unlikely to deliver on its threats to close its western borders or redirect cargo traffic from the Baltic ports, at least in the near term. The Czech Republic is set to hold elections to the regional councils and the upper house of parliament on 2-3 October despite the… Become a member to […]
EUROPE: CEE PULSE
The Czech Republic is tightening restrictions and debating new economic support measures amid surging Covid-19 cases. In Poland, the three governing parties are deciding the fate of the United Right coalition. Romania’s parliament adopted a controversial 40% pension increase, whi… Become a member to read the rest of this article
EUROPE: CEE PULSE
The strong performance of the ruling United Russia party in the country’s regional elections suggests it is well-placed to retain its dominance of the State Duma after the 2021 parliamentary elections despite falling its approval ratings. Moscow’s financial and military backing w… Become a member to read the rest of this article
EUROPE: CEE PULSE
With Russia’s support, the disputed President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko looks likely to cling onto power for now. The stability of Bulgaria’s government will be tested by resurgent protests and parliament’s position on the constitutional changes proposed by Prime Minister B… Become a member to read the rest of this article