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WEBThe crisis at Volkswagen presents a significant political challenge for the German government. On 10 September, Volkswagen’s executive body terminated the collective labour agreements previously signed with the IG Metall trade union, affecting employees at VW car manufacturing facilities in Germany. This decision enables the company….
OSW Centre for Eastern Studies
WEBOSW is a Polish think tank that provides analyses and commentaries on current affairs in Central and Eastern Europe, Balkans, Caucasus and Central Asia. Read about the latest developments in the war between Ukraine and Russia, including Ukrainian strikes, Russian threats and international reactions.
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WEBOSW is a public institution that conducts research on political, social and economic developments in Eastern and Central Europe, Russia, China and other regions. It provides analyses, opinions and forecasts for the Polish state administration and promotes Polish expertise abroad.
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WEBOśrodek Studiów Wschodnich im. Marka Karpia ul. Koszykowa 6a 00-564 Warszawa tel.: (+48) 22 525 80 00 fax: (+48) 22 525 80 40 e-mail: [email protected]
US Army in Lithuania: a new outpost on the eastern flank
WEBJan 14, 2021 · The US Army has deployed a rotating armoured battalion in Pabradė, Lithuania, since 2019, as part of its strategy to deter Russia. The Lithuanian government seeks to strengthen its strategic security relations with the US and to secure a permanent US presence on its territory.
Moldova: record-breaking support for reunification with Romania
WEBApr 19, 2021 · A poll shows that 43.9% of Moldovans favour their country's reunification with Romania, while support for the Eurasian Union drops to 40%. The article analyzes the reasons behind the growing popularity of the unionist idea, such as Romania's help in fighting the pandemic, the political crisis and the lack of reforms in Moldova.
Gagauzia: growing separatism in Moldova? - OSW Centre for …
WEBMar 10, 2014 · Gagauzia is an autonomous region of Moldova with a Turkic-speaking population and a history of conflict with the central government. The region held two referenda in 2014 to express its support for the Customs Union and its deferred independence from Moldova, amid Russia's interference and …
Justyna Gotkowska - OSW Centre for Eastern Studies
WEBDeputy Director at the Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW) and head of the Security and Defence Department. Formerly Coordinator of the Regional Security Programme and analyst in the Department for Germany and Northern Europe. A graduate of the Institute of Applied Linguistics at the University of Warsaw, and …
Russia in Serbia – soft power and hard interests
WEBOct 29, 2014 · The web page analyses Russia's policy towards Serbia and the Balkans, based on economic, political and cultural factors. It explains how Russia uses its energy dominance, its support for Serbia's position on Kosovo, and its soft power initiatives to influence the region and undermine the EU integration.
The breadbasket of the world? | OSW Centre for Eastern Studies
WEBDec 9, 2021 · Maize is the most important, grown on 5 million ha, with 35.9 million tonnes produced in 2019. Wheat was second (6.8 million ha, 28.3 million tonnes) and barley third (2.6 million ha, 8.9 million tonnes). Only 1.1 million tonnes of the remaining cereals – oats, rye, millet and sorghum – were produced in 2019.