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Launched five years ago, the initiative is still under heavy scrutiny over what it may bring to the EU, the EAEU and the countries in between. read more

As in the past, US sanctions risk producing a more hard-line government, but the Iranian administration should pursue a more moderate course. read more

Serbia and Kosovo are moving towards an agreement on a land swap. The chances of success, however, are very low. read more

State fragmentation and relative economic decline have seen the region’s teams generally struggle since the 1970s. read more

The Turkey panic may just be the first indication of a broader sell-off as US rates continue to rise, and many in CESEE could be affected. read more

The new measures against Russia will harm growth, and will accelerate Moscow’s attempts to build stronger economic ties with other partners. read more

A full-blown crisis is still avoidable, but would require policymakers to take steps that they appear far from willing to take. read more

Vorerst heißt es aufatmen: Die EU und die USA bewegen sich von den Handelskriegsfronten wieder Richtung Verhandlungstisch – für ein „Mini-TTIP“? read more

The central bank should act now to support the currency and get ahead of the curve on inflation, otherwise it may need to take more drastic measures later. read more

Earnings have been slow to respond to increasingly tight labour markets. The answer lies in post-crisis reforms which have significantly reduced labour’s bargaining power. read more