News & Opinions
CESEE in 2019-21: Moving into the slow lane - 27 Mar 2019
wiiw has just published its new economic forecasts for 23 economies in Central, East and Southeast Europe (CESEE) read more
Western Balkans Labor Market Trends 2019 - 21 Mar 2019
Western Balkans show improved labor market performance, but challenges remain for women, youth and less educated workers read more
Chinese foreign investment: A dangerous obsession or a new normal? - 18 Mar 2019
The West will have to get used to the rise of China and find ways to cooperate, including in CESEE. read more
Croatian euro accession: still some way to go - 25 Feb 2019
Despite already meeting most of the accession criteria, significant reform progress may be necessary to secure support from existing members of the single currency. read more
EU-Russia sanctions exchange has had important economic and political consequences - 20 Feb 2019
The Russian economy has suffered but also adapted, while pivoting to the East. Ukraine is still in trouble and the EU lacks a strategy. read more
The beginning of legitimacy crisis in Serbia - 11 Feb 2019
Public protests against the government are growing, but the chances of serious political change are limited by opposition weakness. read more
wiiw maintains its position among the top international think tanks - 01 Feb 2019
wiiw has again been ranked 4th best international economic policy think tank in the Global Go To Think Tank Report 2018 of the University of Pennsylvania. read more
Ten themes for CESEE in 2019 - 25 Jan 2019
External conditions have deteriorated, and the regional growth outlook is more subdued than was the case in 2017-18. read more
Waiting for Putin - 17 Jan 2019
The Russian president may provide a boost for his embattled Serbian counterpart in the short run, but beyond that the roles of the US, EU and China will be more decisive. read more
What will happen after the Brexit vote in the UK parliament? - 15 Jan 2019
Michael Landesmann outlines the possible scenarios that might emerge with regard to 'new deals' negotiated within the UK Parliament in a video interview. read more