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Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe growth holds firm in 2026, says wiiw
Region seen outpacing eurozone, but geopolitical risks and industrial weakness cloud outlook.
Hungary endures hottest day on record
Hungary's electricity consumption hit a new summer record on June 30 as temperatures climbed to 42°C under a heat dome that pushed large parts of the country above 40°C.
Baltic states face €10bn funding gap for Rail Baltica
Rail Baltica is one of Europe's largest transport infrastructure projects, designed to connect Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius with the European standard-gauge rail network.
Ukraine clinched €10bn worth of agreements during recovery conference in Poland
Ukraine left the two-day Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk, Poland, with some 200 agreements worth over €10bn, Economy, Environment and Agriculture Minister Oleksiy Sobolev said.
Hungary can join the euro area by 2030 without austerity, prime minister says
Peter Magyar says adopting the euro would provide a more predictable economic environment and strengthen fiscal discipline by limiting persistent budget deficits and high inflation.
Ukraine targets major reconstruction deals despite tensions with Poland
Russian forces carried out 541 attacks on railway infrastructure and rolling stock during the first quarter of 2026 alone.
Czech Constitutional Court orders government to include president in Nato summit delegation
President Petr Pavel, a former high ranking Nato commander, filed a lawsuit when he was excluded from the official delegation to the upcoming summit in Ankara.
UN expert calls on Ecuador for swift probe into Polish activist's death
The United Nations special rapporteur on human rights defenders has urged Ecuador to conduct a swift, thorough and independent investigation into the death of Monika Silva Koniuszek.
Lithuanian PM steps down as coalition prepares new government
Lithuania’s ruling Social Democrats has formed a new government after expelling the radical right Nemunas Dawn party.
Hungary's Magyar makes push to remove president
Peter Magyar announced plans to remove President Tamas Sulyok through a constitutional amendment as part of a broader programme of political and institutional reform.
Polish-Ukrainian relations hit new low after Nawrocki revokes honour for Zelenskiy
Polish-Ukrainian relations have entered a deep crisis after Polish President Karol Nawrocki revoked Poland’s highest honour, the Order of the White Eagle, from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Hungarian president suffers major setback as Constitutional Court sidelines petition seeking legal safeguard against his removal
Hungary’s President Tamas Sulyok has accepted a decision by the Constitutional Court of Hungary that effectively halted his attempt to seek constitutional protection against efforts by the prime minister to remove him from office.
Hungary nears exit from Article 7 procedure after Magyar-Metsola talks
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola have agreed that the long-running Article 7 procedure against Hungary should be concluded by autumn 2026.
Fico cabinet wins confidence vote in Slovak parliament
Confidence vote was triggered under the budgetary responsibility rules after Slovakia's public debt exceeded the legislative backstop at 59.7% of GDP.
Lithuania considers ban on Russia-linked firms at strategic sites
Move aims to strengthen Lithuania's national security by barring firms linked to Russia or Belarus from operating at airports and other strategic infrastructure.
Viktor Orban's childhood friend retains title of richest Hungarian
The combined wealth of Hungary’s 100 richest individuals rose by €3.9bn over the past year to a record €36bn.
President Nauseda warns Lithuania must adapt to a more dangerous world
The world is entering a more dangerous era, marked by war, hybrid threats, disinformation, political division and rapid technological change, Gitanas Nauseda says in annual address.
Ruling LSDP leader Sinkevicius set to take over as Lithuania's prime minister
Mindaugas Sinkevicius confirmed he is ready to take over as prime minister under a newly negotiated coalition agreement.
Isolated surges mask weak FDI trend in emerging Europe
wiiw research shows slight rise in FDI inflows with gains concentrated in a handful of economies. Romania stands out with a 45% hike.
Constitutional change shuts door on Viktor Orban comeback
Hungary's parliament approved a constitutional amendment imposing an eight-year limit on time served as prime minister.