Political Risk

The promise that European Union (EU) entry would facilitate political stability in Central Europe has proved empty so far. On May 2, the day after Poland's accession to the EU, Leszek... 2004-09-07

The political vacuum caused by the June resignation of Prime Minister Vladimir Spidla's administration, in light of the ruling coalition's comprehensive defeat in recent European... 2004-08-10

While the turnout for European parliamentary elections in the more established EU member states was a marginal disappointment, this may be attributed to a lack of internal promotion... 2004-07-02

European parliamentary elections have reflected a deterioration in public support for the SLD-UP coalition and a corresponding improvement in the political fortunes of the right-wing... 2004-07-02

Hungary's Prime Minister Peter Medgyessy must have watched with some apprehension as his Polish counterpart, Leszek Miller, stepped down in early May, amid a growing feeling that... 2004-06-08

The process of fiscal reform in the budgetary domain of social spending in Poland is rendered problematic by the structure of the labour market and unfavourable demographic trends.... 2004-06-08

Political uncertainty over the formation of the new government in Poland continues to overshadow other events. Following the resignation of former prime minister Leszek Miller, SLD... 2004-05-11

In a surprise development, former prime minister Vladimir Meciar was defeated in the second round of the presidential election in April. BMI View: The result is welcome news to the... 2004-05-10

Hungary and the other accession states do not qualify for a grace period before the European Commission starts legal action to enforce the implementation of EU law due to the fact... 2004-05-07

The tenuous position of the minority SLD-led government has been compounded by confirmation that Prime Minister Leszek Miller will resign from office with effect from May 2. BMI View:... 2004-04-08