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FDI · 21 August 2026
Central and Eastern Europe posts record FDI year on resilient manufacturing
New manufacturing and battery projects lifted inflows across the region, with Hungary, Poland and Czechia leading the pack in announced greenfield value.
Read article →Sector · 30 July 2026
Hungary's battery cluster adds a third gigafactory commitment
A new cathode-material plant near Debrecen deepens Hungary's position as a European battery hub, supported by HIPA cash grants and the 9% flat tax.
Policy · 12 June 2026
One year in the Eurozone: what Croatia's accession means for investors
Croatia's euro and Schengen membership has eased cross-border hiring and removed FX risk — but wage convergence is accelerating.
Policy · 5 May 2026
Estonia's reinvested-profit tax model turns ten: a magnet for startups
The 0% tax on reinvested profit continues to underpin Estonia's fintech and SaaS ecosystem a decade after launch.
Sector · 18 April 2026
Romania's IT sector pivots from outsourcing to product engineering
Romanian tech firms are moving up the value chain, building their own products while still serving global enterprises.
Macro · 2 March 2026
Wage convergence: how CEE is staying competitive as costs rise
As labour costs climb, CEE economies lean on productivity, automation and R&D incentives to defend their FDI edge.
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