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Milan Nič
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is head of the German Council on Foreign Relations’ (DGAP) Robert Bosch Center for Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, and Central Asia.
The Next Chapter

Berlin Policy Journal September/October 2019

The post-1989 period brought unique economic success to Central and Eastern Europe. The next generation must update this model. For the West, reengagement is needed.

Double Trouble in Central Europe

Berlin Policy Journal January/February 2019

With domestic politics in limbo, the Czech and Slovak governments are becoming more and more dependent on small extremist parties for support.

Fed Up

Eye on Europe

A political murder has triggered upheaval in Slovakia.

A Perfect Opportunity

Eye on Europe

German-Polish relations have been rocky of late, but now Warsaw seems willing to change tack.

“We Are Still Part of the Same Family”

European Encounters January/February 2018

Is the transatlantic relationship destined for the dustbin of history?

Enter Babiš

Berlin Policy Journal November/December 2017

The Czech Republic has voted for a billionaire populist. That’s not necessarily bad news for Brussels.

Detour d’Europe

Eye on Europe

What the French president’s recent visit to Central and Eastern Europe reveals about his EU reform agenda.

Balkan Troubles

Eye on Europe

The six countries of the Western Balkans need the EU’s full attention.

Cracks Appearing

Berlin Policy Journal January/February 2017

The “Orbánization” of the Visegrád group seems to have hit the buffers.

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