Search results
1 – 10 of 56The NBP is not cutting interest rates further partly because of tensions with Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s pro-EU government, following the defeat of the nationalist Law and…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285741
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
Fidesz has suffered three high-profile political casualties following the presidential pardon for Endre Konya, who tried to cover up for a child abuser: President Katalin Novak…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285463
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
The unexpected decision adds significant momentum to Central Europe’s monetary easing campaign, which began in May when Hungary’s National Bank (MNB) reduced its benchmark rate…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282310
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
Incoming Prime Minister Robert Fico’s gradual adoption of nationalism, aversion to migration and conspiracy theories have jeopardised Slovakia’s reputation as a reliable partner…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283004
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
Curbing immigration is a central element in the agreement between the minority government and the far-right Sweden Democrats (SD) to secure their support in parliament. One year…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283230
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
SLOVAKIA: Populist is best placed to form government
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES282347
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
The programme includes halting official military aid to Ukraine, as incoming Prime Minister Robert Fico promised during the election campaign. Recent elections in Central Europe…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283519
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
Slovakia is facing early general elections in September, with former Prime Minister Robert Fico’s Direction-Social Democracy (Smer-SD) hoping to regain power. Progressive Slovakia…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280224
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
Lower wholesale natural gas prices have improved balance-of-payments and fiscal positions and driven down inflation rates in Central Europe (CE). Financial markets are pricing in…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB276156
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
A combination of factors is driving the rise of the far right: perceptions that authoritarian-inclined elites are competent, the normalisation of authoritarian attitudes among the…