News & Opinions
The EU should stick with the Iran deal - 14 May 2018
The US withdrawal from the JCPOA is a mistake, and will only strengthen the hand of hardliners in Iran. The EU should try to stick with the deal. read more
Entering a multipolar world or the rise of a new hegemon - 09 May 2018
The EU and US should focus on maintaining the principles of the post-war structure of international political and economic governance. read more
Ukrainian workers in Poland: demand by far exceeds supply - 03 May 2018
Sharp income differentials and the strength of the Polish economy are likely to ensure that the current trend continues for some time. read more
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