The upcoming Hungarian parliamentary election, scheduled on April 3, 2022, is one of the most pressing political issues, as united opposition parties are competing against the ruling party, according to Kapolyi Law Firm Managing Partner Jozsef Kapolyi.
The Buzz in Montenegro: Interview with Luka Popovic of BDK Advokati
“The word that best describes recent times in Montenegro is uncertainty,” according to BDK Advokati Partner Luka Popovic.
The Buzz in Turkey: Interview with Caner Elmas of Esin Attorney Partnership
The currency fluctuations in Turkey have resulted in challenges but have also created opportunities for investment in the country, according to Esin Attorney Partnership Partner Caner Elmas.
The Buzz in Austria: Interview with Rainer Kaspar of PHH
Strong M&A trends, developing market sectors, and a surprisingly booming economy is what Austria is buzzing about, according to PHH Partner Rainer Kaspar.
The Buzz in Bulgaria: Interview with Nikolay Bebov of Tsvetkova Bebov & Partners
Political stability, managed inflation, and support plans for the most vulnerable social groups and businesses could ensure a financially stable year in Bulgaria, according to Tsvetkova Bebov & Partners Managing Partner Nikolay Bebov.
The Buzz in Lithuania: Interview with Andrius Ivanauskas of Glimstedt
A booming economy – with some legislative updates hampering the smooth sailing of corporate operations – and frictions with China and Belarus are the key updates for Lithuania, according to Glimstedt Partner Andrius Ivanauskas.
The Buzz in Albania: Interview with Florian Hasko of Tashko Pustina
Infrastructure, the Open Balkan initiative, and the ongoing judicial reform are the major topics in Albania, according to Tashko Pustina Partner Florian Hasko.
The Buzz in Poland: Interview with Michal Miecinski of CMS
While real estate is turning heads, according to CMS Partner Michal Miecinski, tax hikes and high inflation might present cause for concern in Poland, heading into 2022.
The Buzz in Montenegro: Interview with Lana Vukmirovic Misic of Vukmirovic Misic Law Firm
Vacant Supreme Court Justice positions, as well as the inability to appoint a Minister of Justice, is affecting the justice system and Montenegro’s EU integration prospects, says Vukmirovic Misic Managing Partner Lana Vukmirovic Misic.
The Buzz in Bulgaria: Interview with Violetta Kunze of Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov
The first regular government formed after three extraordinary parliamentary elections, with pending reforms on the horizon, are a source of moderate optimism in Bulgaria, according to Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov Partner Violetta Kunze.
The Buzz in Romania: Interview with Alexandru Birsan of Filip & Company
The Romanian market has been a “very hot one,” in recent months, and the year in general, according to Filip & Company Partner Alexandru Birsan, with entrepreneurs benefiting from easy access to funds.
The Buzz in Kosovo: Interview with Urim Vokshi of Vokshi & Lata Law Firm
The recent peaceful transition of power following parliamentary and local elections in Kosovo demonstrated the country’s commitment to democratic values, according to Vokshi & Lata Law Firm Partner Urim Vokshi.
The Buzz in the Czech Republic: Interview with Miroslav Dudek of BPV Braun Partners
While real estate in the country is still going strong, according to BPV Braun Partners Partner Miroslav Dudek, bankruptcy disputes and the financial problems of tenants from industries hit by COVID-19 restrictions are on the rise in the Czech Republic.
The Buzz in Serbia: Interview with Sasa Stojanovic of Radovanovic Stojanovic & Partners
Even though changes could be in the pipeline for Serbia given the upcoming April 2022 presidential and parliamentary elections, the central Balkan country is in a state of stability and steady advancement, according to Radovanovic Stojanovic & Partners Partner Sasa Stojanovic.
The Buzz in Belarus: Interview with Alexander Bondar of SBH Law Offices
Substantial changes for advocates, the economic impact of sanctions, and Russian banks and investors becoming more active as a result are the three topics at the top of Belarusian lawyers’ agendas, according to SBH Law Offices Partner Alexander Bondar.
The Buzz in Turkey: Interview with Elvan Aziz of Paksoy
Turkey's toughest challenges are inflation, exchange rates, and the devaluation of the Turkish Lira, according to Paksoy Partner Elvan Aziz.
The Buzz in Estonia: Interview with Kristi Sild of Lextal
Similarly to the rest of the world, the major factor affecting every aspect of life is COVID-19, however, despite the crisis, things are going rather well in Estonia, according to Lextal Partner Kristi Sild.
The Buzz in Bosnia & Herzegovina: Interview with Arela Jusufbasic-Goloman of Prebanic & Jusufbasic-Goloman
Bosnia & Herzegovina is going through the gravest political crisis since the end of the war in 1995, according to Prebanic & Jusufbasic-Goloman Partner Arela Jusufbasic-Goloman, but it is registering a stable financial sector and an increase M&A activity.