Politics

CEE media outlets, civil groups count cost of Trump’s aid freeze

The suspension of foreign aid by incoming US President Donald Trump on 24 January is causing major disruption in sectors…

1 year ago

Wave of anti-gov’t protests sweeps CEE

The year in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) has begun with large-scale protests across the region, including in Serbia, Slovakia,…

1 year ago

Tusk calls for EU defence spending hikes

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has urged European countries to increase defence expenditures in alignment with the official 2% of…

1 year ago

With Orban trailing, new report sees 2025 as ‘pivotal’ for Hungary

Hungary's political landscape is marked by a mix of economic uncertainty increasing opposition momentum and continued tensions with the EU,…

1 year ago

As EU probes TikTok, precedent-setting Romania announces date for election rerun

Romania’s government has approved a repeat presidential election in May after institutional chaos and controversy saw the ballot in November…

1 year ago

NATO launches ‘Baltic Sentry’ patrols to counter infrastructure attacks

NATO deployed a multinational flotilla off the Estonian coast at the weekend to defend undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea…

1 year ago

Polish presidential candidates begin election drive

Poland's presidential election campaign has officially begun, ahead of a pivotal vote for the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) country…

1 year ago

What Trump presidency means for CEE

US President Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony on Monday, 20 January, broke with tradition and extended invitations to political leaders. However, footage…

1 year ago

Croatia returns incumbent in landslide presidential election vote

Croatian President Zoran Milanovic secured a decisive re-election victory, defeating his conservative challenger in a run-off election on Sunday, 12…

1 year ago

Poland begins EU presidency with Orban snub

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he will prioritise security, defence and support for Ukraine while strengthening sanctions on Russia,…

1 year ago