News & Opinions
Can economic sanctions against Russia succeed? - 02 May 2018
The latest economic sanctions introduced by the US will increase the severity of economic hardship in Russia, and could impact the popularity of the regime. read more
Five big questions for the future of the EU budget - 26 Apr 2018
It is highly likely that transfers received by EU-CEE countries from 2021 onwards will be lower than now, which will hit growth and public investment. read more
Improving Croatian employment opportunities is in everyone’s interest - 24 Apr 2018
High emigration rates are a threat to the sustainability of Croatia’s social system. Austria and other wealthy EU member states can and should help to encourage workers to stay. read more
Early election called in Turkey - 19 Apr 2018
Macroeconomic imbalances that have built up in recent years are now likely to be reined in more quickly, but risks will remain high in the run up to polling. read more
Western sanctions on Russia: Painful, but will not change policies - 18 Apr 2018
The most important fallout will be a further intensification of the political conflict between the West and Russia. read more
Exit, Noise and Disloyalty - 17 Apr 2018
Ivan Krastev reflected on challenges to liberal democracy in Central Europe, putting them in the context of a global crisis of democracy. Watch his keynote at the wiiw Spring Seminar. read more
CEE’s role in the global economy - 16 Apr 2018
At the wiiw Spring Seminar, Jan Svejnar explored key questions for the region’s economic future in the European and global context. Watch his full presentation here. read more
CESEE outlook: strong growth amid rising risks - 13 Apr 2018
At our annual Spring Seminar, wiiw economists presented the outlook for the region, including a focus on Western Balkan EU accession, Chinese influence, and the “semi-periphery trap”. read more
Fiscal austerity generally pushes income inequality upwards - 10 Apr 2018
Fiscal consolidation episodes generally lead to an increase in income inequality. The size, composition and timing of the fiscal adjustment matter. read more
Hungarian election: United opposition poses serious challenge to Fidesz - 06 Apr 2018
The peculiarities of the electoral system give the opposition a chance, but whoever wins will have to contend with significant medium-term economic challenges. read more