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bneGREEN: CEE countries need to invest in more solar and wind to break their Russia energy dependence
The energy crisis in Central and Eastern Europe has lost some of its bite after a mild winter and record LNG imports led to a slump in natural gas prices. The EU has made good progress in replacing Russian energy supplies.
NEMETHY: How the Battle for Ukraine may change Europe
More and more signs point to a new major Russian initiative to take Ukraine in the spring, including a possible attack on Kyiv. How could a major Russian offensive or a Russian victory in Ukraine challenge Europe?
COMMENT: The new Cold War will be different, and not only because of China
Mercantilism is also replacing globalisation, and the US has a declining interest in European affairs.
Polish proposed ban on Russian rubber may give the European tyre industry a flat
Poland is lobbying for a ban on Russian synthetic rubber to become a part of the new EU sanctions which are scheduled to be unveiled on the one-year anniversary of the military operation in Ukraine, February 24.
EU and G7 agree on Russian petroleum product price caps
The caps came into force on February 5, three months after a similar cap of $60 per barrel was introduced on Russian crude oil exports.
INTERVIEW: Helen Rodwell, head of CMS’ corporate practice in CEE
Dealmaking in Central Europe is set to rebound, says law firm's long-standing Prague managing partner, as new kinds of investor move into the region.
Downturn mood eases in Polish manufacturing as PMI grows to 47.5 points in January
PMI hits highest reading for eight months but is still below 50 threshold.
bneGREEN: Most growth in power generation by 2050 will be solar and wind – BP
Most growth in global power generation by 2050 will be solar and wind, according to oil supermajor BP’s annual benchmark report, the 2023 Energy Outlook.
Russian gas pipe flow dips to record low in January
Russian pipeline gas flowing to Europe dipped to a record low in January, down 30% compared with supplies in December, while experts warn that there could be significant further downside risk to the country’s deliveries.
Only Hungary and Russia heading for recession in 2023 as Emerging Europe shows its resilience
wiiw believes that most countries of the region have “probably already digested” most of the economic shock caused by the Ukraine war, provided Russia does not escalate the conflict further.
Poland’s economy expands 4.9% in 2022
The economy is expected to grow below 1% in 2023, as high inflation, exceeding nominal wage growth, as well as restrictive monetary policy, radically reduces domestic demand.
M&A in Emerging Europe fell by 20% to €32.93bn in 2022
The weak macroeconomic backdrop and the spectre of possible recession are likely to stifle M&A in the coming months, according to the annual CMS/Emis Emerging Europe M&A Report.
Poland basks in the glory of being Kyiv’s chief ally in Europe
Poland leading the effort to get the tanks delivered to Ukraine may give the ruling PiS extra clout in an election year.
VISEGRAD BLOG: When Eastern European states speak out they are now listened to
The countries on Nato’s eastern flank believe they are now leading the debate on how to confront the Kremlin, as demonstrated by the row over supplying modern battle tanks to Ukraine.
bneGREEN: Renewable energy was a hot topic in Davos but for Europe, much work remains
‘Cooperation in a fragmented world’ was the theme at the World Economic Forum in Davos, but Europe is still struggling to catch up with the cleantech policies of the US and China.
Slowdown squeezes Poland’s industrial production growth to 1% y/y in December
2023 will see further GDP deceleration to about 1% in what analysts say is a “soft landing” of the economy.
Polish PPI inflation eases to 20.4% y/y in December
The index eased growth for a fourth consecutive time in December, confirming expectations for inflation to decline.
Germany not to block Poland from sending Leopard tanks to Ukraine, says foreign minister
Countries that have the Leopards in their stock need Germany’s approval to send them to fight abroad, a commitment that Berlin has also been unwilling to make up to now.
No tanks for Ukraine at Ramstein meeting
Despite the intense pressure being brought on Berlin to allow Europe’s Nato members to send their advanced Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, a summit at the Nato Ramstein airbase failed to approve the measure.
bneGREEN: IEA five-point action plan could avoid a new European energy crisis this year
Europe faces another energy crisis that may start in the summer, leading gas and power prices to spike again. Europe won this winter’s battle in the energy war with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but will receive even less gas than last year.
