Our weekly digest of articles about emerging Europe published elsewhere this week, all of which caught our eye and all of which are well worth your time. Listing them...
Analysis
Savings in Romania’s banks increased from 81.1 billion euros at the end of 2019 to 90.4 billion euros at the end of 2020. Speaking to Emerging Europe, Alexandru M...
The Covid-19 pandemic hit Bulgaria as its economy was performing well. Along with continued support to help households and firms weather the crisis, reforms to modernise...
Corruption is undermining health care systems and contributing to democratic backsliding amid the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Transparency International. Persistent...
Montenegro’s new prime minister speaks with Emerging Europe about resetting relations with Serbia, fighting Covid-19, EU accession, and diversifying a tourism...
A new wave of protests sweeps Poland as the country’s strict new abortion laws come into effect. Human rights groups have condemned new laws in Poland which...
Never before in European history have so many people enjoyed such long and healthy lives. This, however, creates as many challenges as opportunities, especially in those...
The Czech government looks set to formally announce an exit from coal in February, but its plans lack ambition, claim environmental groups. The Czech government is...
Billionaire and fervent supporter of sustainability Elena Baturina praises the creative potential of the younger generation. Sustainability has become the notion that...
Russia wants to prevent Bosnia and Herzegovina joining NATO and the EU at all costs. In December 2020, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was publicly snubbed by two...
Leading figures in Polish and European politics, business, and culture were recently asked to offer their vision of Poland and Central Europe at large – its place...
Estonia’s two largest parties agree to form a government led by Kaja Kallas, who is set to become the country’s first female prime minister. Kaja Kallas is...
