Ukraine will never join EU – Orban

12 months ago

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban described 2025 as a “breakthrough year” when he set out his government’s agenda for the…

Pro-Russian protestors set fire to EU office in Sofia, as Bulgaria nears eurozone

12 months ago

As Bulgaria edges closer to the Eurozone, some 1,000 protestors gathered outside the National Bank headquarters waving banners and placards…

Austrian mainstream parties edge towards coalition after attempt of pro-Putin party fails

12 months ago

The centre-right People’s Party (OVP) and the centre-left Social Democrats (SPO) are working behind closed doors on a coalition deal…

A Trumping new reality – CET opinion

12 months ago

One of the most disappointing characteristics of our 21st Century is that while we live in a high-tech world, billions…

Poland PM urges defence spending hikes as Baltics cut ties with Russian electricity grid

1 year ago

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called on European leaders to increase their defence spending while maintaining close ties with the US, before an emergency…

Kos floats speedy EU accession for Albania, Montenegro

1 year ago

The Munich Security Conference ended on a cautiously positive note for EU candidate countries Albania and Montenegro on Sunday, 16…

EU looks to Greece for critical raw materials

1 year ago

Greece is poised to become a key player in the EU’s efforts to secure critical raw materials (CRMs) due to…

Poland FM backs Ukraine, but rejects EU army idea

1 year ago

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski stressed the necessity of European involvement in any peace talks involving Russia and Ukraine, at…

‘Poland: growth leader in Europe and the world’- FM proclaims on 2024 data

1 year ago

Poland’s economy emerged as a regional standout in 2024, recording a GDP growth of 2.9%, significantly outpacing its Central and…

Ex-NATO chief commissioned to write Baltic-Nordic security report

1 year ago

Leaders from Central and Eastern (CEE) countries Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania were among the signatories of an invitation to ex-NATO…

Kosovo PM wins election but loses majority

1 year ago

Kosovo’s parliamentary elections saw Kosovan Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s ruling centre-left Vetevendosje (self-determination) party win the most seats but fall…

EU unveils strategy to compete with China, US

1 year ago

The European Commission (EC) unveiled its flagship "Competitiveness Compass" initiative on 29 January, the first major project of its 2024-29 term.…

Lufthansa buys stake in airBaltic

1 year ago

Lufthansa Group acquired a 10% stake in Latvia's airBaltic for EUR 14mn on January 29, pending antitrust approval. Europe's largest…

Serbian PM resigns after protesters attacked

1 year ago

Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic resigned on Tuesday, 28 January, becoming the latest politician from the ruling Serbian Progressive Party…

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

1 year ago

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

Wave of anti-gov’t protests sweeps CEE

1 year ago

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

Tusk calls for EU defence spending hikes

1 year ago

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

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

1 year ago

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

Czechia stars on Deloitte CEE Tech ‘Fast 50’

1 year ago

Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is emerging as a hub for innovation and growth with the achievements of its fastest-growing…