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Analyses | | Krzysztof Dębiec

Central Europe facing a new wave of migration from the Balkans

According to Frontex, in the first nine months of 2022, the number of attempted illegal crossings of the EU’s external borders in the Western Balkan section increased by 1,500% compared to 2019 and by 170% compared to 2021.
Analyses | | Andrzej Sadecki

Orbán in Berlin seeking Germanys backing in the EU dispute

On 9–11 October, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán paid a visit to Germany, the highlight of which was a meeting with Chancellor Olaf Scholz. According to press reports, Orbán also met with Angela Merkel and former CDU leader Armin Laschet. In…
Analyses | | Krzysztof Dębiec

Slovakia to deliver howitzers to Ukraine – Denmark Germany and Norway are paying

On 2 October, Slovak Defence Minister Jaroslav Nad’ signed an agreement for the local state company Konštrukta-Defence to produce 16 Zuzana 2 (155mm calibre) self-propelled howitzers which Slovakia will deliver to the Ukrainian army. The…
Analyses | | Krzysztof Dębiec

Czech Republic a good result in the Senate for the ruling coalition but a warning in the local elections

On 1 October, the week-long cycle of elections to the Senate and local governments (23-24 September) ended in the Czech Republic. One third of the senators (27 seats) were being elected – see Appendix. The greatest number of seats was won…