News & Opinions
The Great Pandemic as a Time of Great Transformation - 09 Apr 2020
The Coronavirus is causing great hardship but also driving extraordinary innovation that could reshape the future. read more
Update: Coronavirus response measures in Eastern Europe - 09 Apr 2020
Those that can are ramping up fiscal responses, while some are even starting to loosen restrictions on economic life. read more
Hungary: important changes in the shadow of the corona crisis - 08 Apr 2020
A new law allows PM Viktor Orbán the right to rule by decree, without any fixed time limit. read more
Eastern Europe Coronavirus tracker: Still a long way to go - 07 Apr 2020
Although the virus does not seem to be spreading as rapidly as in Western Europe, the economic fallout in 2020 will be severe. read more
The Coronavirus could dangerously accelerate centrifugal forces in the EU - 06 Apr 2020
Joint EU measures would not only alleviate short-term difficulties, but also help the recovery and improve the longer-term growth prospects of individual member states. read more
How economic globalisation affects income inequality - 06 Apr 2020
Globalisation is an important driver of income inequality within countries, but mostly via financial rather than trade channels. read more
Eastern Europe Coronavirus tracker: Preparing for the worst - 31 Mar 2020
The prospects for the region’s economies are increasingly dire, and many face a 2009-like downturn or worse. read more
New wiiw economic forecast for Eastern Europe - 17 Mar 2020
Coronavirus impact on region will be worst since global financial crisis. read more
Upcoming wiiw events cancelled - 13 Mar 2020
wiiw reacts to the current situation regarding corona virus. read more
