Dutch farmers ramp up protests against government’s crippling environmental demands
Agricultural workers have staged several disruptive protests over the Dutch government’s measures to reduce nitrogen emissions
Czech EU presidency will be defined by ‘crisis,’ warns European press outlets
The Czech government will also have to deal with growing public dissatisfaction due to the high cost of living and war fatigue
Eurozone inflation hits new record of 8.6%
Soaring energy prices are the main driver behind inflation
What is Czech PM Petr Fiala waiting for with rising electricity prices?
Higher prices are not the result of the invisible hand of the market, writes Czech publicist and economist Lenka Zlámalová
‘The findings are shocking’ – Germans entering poverty at record rate as inflation and COVID destroy prosperity
There are “more poor people than we’ve ever had,” said the director of a leading German social welfare association

Czech president warns of general strikes, says government’s neoliberal economic ideology is trumping pragmatism
The government’s neoliberal economic policy should be dropped in favor of price caps and taxes on higher earners, says Czechia’s president
Europe’s inflation monster emerges from the depths of a sea of money
Germany is facing the most striking loss of prosperity in 50 years, writes Markus Brandstetter for Junge Freiheit
‘The Germans don’t understand what’s coming for them’ — former German finance minister warns of bad times ahead
Peer Steinbrück claims that the European Central Bank is primarily responsible for inflation and not the war in Ukraine
Poland: Rising wages not keeping pace with inflation
Polish economic data for May shows rising wages have failed to keep pace with inflation for the first time in two years
‘Poland cannot copy Western solutions to fight inflation,’ says Kaczyński
Combating inflation is one of the most important issues for the Polish government, said Deputy Prime Minister Jarosław Kaczyński
Czechia experiences biggest decline in living standards in its history
A very dangerous inflationary motivation is driving Czech spending habits: “Spend what you can now, as it will be more expensive tomorrow”
Czech central bank could raise interest rates a significant 0.75 points this month
The key interest rate in Czechia is already the highest since 1999, but more increases are expected
Poland: Inflation breaks records after soaring to 13.9%, economists warn of further increases
It’s not over yet, warn Polish economists
We have not given up on fighting cost of living crisis, claims Czech PM
Fiala spoke about the consequences of inflation on Czech citizens, the ongoing debate surrounding Russian gas and oil supplies and proposed sanctions, and the need to solve the issue of benefit tourism among primarily Hungarian-speaking Roma.
Adopting the euro currency won’t fix Poland’s economic problems
The CEO of the Warsaw Stock Exchange, Marek Dietl, warns that joining the eurozone should not be treated as a panacea for temporary shifts in the Polish economy
German bank chief fears wave of bankruptcies as Ukraine war drags on
“The energy supply in Germany is at risk, supply chains are breaking down, we have high inflation”
Poll: Majority of Poles feel decline in standard of living due to inflation
In March, prices increased in Poland by 12.3 percent year-on-year, which is the highest inflation level since 1997
Poland’s interest rates rise once again
Despite Poland’s interest rate increases, inflation may only get worse
To fight inflation, Hungary extends fuel and basic-foods price caps
A cap on key food items will remain in effect until July 1, PM Orbán announced
Hungarian minister debunks opposition claims about inflation rate being highest in Europe
Hungarian inflation is currently slightly above the EU average
Liberate the Polish economy to ensure it can fund defense, urges economic expert
Poland can either print money or deregulate the economy to generate growth to fund defense without lowering living standards, says one economic expert
Polish and European inflation caused by geopolitics, says Polish expert
Fuel prices alone have risen 35 percent in one year in Poland
Unique Czech inflation — why are prices rising so fast in the country?
The cost of living crisis is only getting worse in the Czech Republic. Only the Baltics are a little worse off with regards to the rate of inflation
Poland raises interest rate by historic 1-percentage point as inflation bites
Economist Marcin Roszkowski, from the Jagiellonian Institute, argues that the 1-percentage point rise in interest rates is still probably insufficient to slow down the rate of inflation
Polish central bank raises interest rates once more in effort to tame inflation
The head of the National Bank of Poland Adam Glapiński assured that the Polish economy has strong foundations and that Poland was not at any economic risk
Hungary’s price caps help central bank’s inflation fight
The Hungarian Central Bank’s rate increases take time to have an impact on prices
Czechia reports highest rate of inflation since 1998
Year-on-year inflation is likely to exceed 10 percent in the coming months
Inflation in Poland hits 22-year high at 9.2%
Poland saw its highest inflation rate in 22 years and a 0.6-percentage point increase compared to an 8.6 percent rate in December 2021
Polish economy expected to grow at faster rate than EU average over next two years
Poland’s GDP is expected to increase by 5.5 percent in 2022
Biden approval rating at historic low, US inflation rises at fastest annual pace in 40 years
Biden’s approval rating has dipped below a 40 percent average for the first time, as inflation rises at its fastest pace since 1982
Hungary’s opposition leader slams food price cap introduced to mitigate rising cost of living
Péter Márki-Zay says Hungary is returning to state-controlled prices
Inflation in Czechia will accelerate to 10%
Inflation is expected to reach its coveted target in the first half of 2023
Hungary caps prices for 6 essential food items
The new measure is in part an effort to contain price increases, which have been largely driven by rising energy prices
Poland introduces anti-inflation shield, lowers VAT for food, fuel and energy
‘The Polish government is taking strong steps to oppose rising inflation in Poland and protect the pockets of Poles,’ said PM Morawiecki while announcing the new measures
Inflation threatens Poland’s GDP growth
The high inflation rate is not only hindering the growth of Poles’ income but also the Polish economy’s development
Poland raises interest rates to highest level since 2014
Poland’s Monetary Policy Council has acknowledged the issue of growing inflation and has undertaken measures to counteract it
This year will be one of the most difficult in Czechia’s history, says Fiala
The Czech prime minister described COVID-19, inflation and rising energy prices as the most pressing problems to solve
Hungary to fight inflation with mortgage interest rate freeze for 6 months
This is the second measure taken by the government to protect consumers in as many months
Dutch economist blames inflation on profit-hungry corporations
Instead of blaming working Americans, we should be blaming oligopolies for rising inflation, says a Dutch economist working for a New York-based economic institute
Poland: Experts warn inflation growth is exceeding forecasts
The growth rate in prices of consumption goods and services in Poland is the highest in more than 20 years
German inflation skyrockets, at 29-year high
The rise in energy prices is one of the main factors fueling inflation in Germany and Europe
Poland’s central bank chief promises to fight inflation
Adam Glapiński assured that the inflation rate in Poland will begin to decrease after a few quarters but will maintain its current level until the first quarter of 2022
Tax cuts: Polish government introduces ‘anti-inflation shield’
The newly announced anti-inflation shield will introduce a series of tax cuts to soften the effects of rising inflation
OECD forecast: Strong and stable economic growth for Poland in 2021 and 2022
The head of the OECD is heaping praise on Poland’s economy
Central European countries need to raise interest rates to stem inflation
Hungary could raise rates to 3.9 percent and Czechia to 4 percent.
Czech central bank drastically raises key interest rate, earning criticism from PM Babiš
Even the most ingenious government policy will not ensure prosperity if there is no price stability, said the Czech central bank governor in defense of the bank’s rate hike
Rising prices scare Czechs more than COVID-19 pandemic
The Czechs are worried about the devaluation of their savings as inflation ravages Europe
‘German so-called economic miracle is a trifle compared to what is being achieved in Poland,’ says Polish Central Bank head
Head of the NBP Adam Glapiński believes that the Polish economy is in excellent condition and that high inflation was not caused by demand but by supply shock
Inflation in Poland may rise to 7% by end of 2021: economists
Although the inflation rate will continue to increase in 2021, some experts forecast that it will steadily decrease in late 2022 and 2023
Poland records highest inflation rate in EU
Along with Lithuania and Estonia, Poland had a 5 percent inflation rate in August 2021, putting it at the very top of the EU
Hungarian household financial solvency returns to pre-pandemic level
By the end of the second quarter, the solvency of the population had returned to its level before the coronavirus, a recent study showed
Fighting inflation: Hungary’s central bank hikes base rate for first time in 10 years
This is the first in a series of rate hikes
Inflation in EU accelerates, Czech prices jump to 4th highest
Of the 27 members, prices are rising fastest in Hungary
Hungarian inflation on the rise but under control: central bank
Latest report increases GDP growth forecast for 2021-22
Poland has the highest inflation rate in the EU: report
Inflation in Poland is rising fast
Poland has not experienced such a rise in the level of prices for many years