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Andrius Tursa

Central and eastern Europe advisor, Teneo

2 articles · 4 February 2025 to 10 June 2025

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He warns that replacing the lev may be seen as a loss of national control and that public opposition could fuel populist and Eurosceptic movements.
Reported Fico's coalition losing its parliamentary majority and opposition Progressive Slovakia overtaking SMER-SSD in polls.

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Europe

Bulgaria cleared for eurozone entry despite half the population opposing the move

The European Commission and ECB have approved Bulgaria as the 21st euro member, but public opposition stands at 50 percent amid fears of price rises and lost sovereignty.

Peter van den Berg10 June 20257 min read

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Orban and Fico lose ground at home despite Trump's return

Hungary's Viktor Orban and Slovakia's Robert Fico face collapsing poll ratings, coalition fractures and mass protests, undermining the narrative that Trump's second term would strengthen Europe's nationalist leaders.

Clara Devereux4 February 20256 min read

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