In an interview published on Dec. 31, 2025, Martin Kupka, economist at ÄŚSOB and KBC, said that economies in Central and Eastern Europe have faced global pressures but remain surprisingly resilient, with the Czech Republic emerging as the best performer in regional comparisons and Bulgaria on track to join the eurozone. Kupka framed the Czech outcome as a relative success story within the region and outlined contrasts with neighbors such as Poland, Slovakia and Hungary.
He explained the drivers behind the Czech Republic’s stronger showing and detailed what Bulgaria’s euro entry will mean for the country’s economic integration. Kupka also described important differences in performance and policy across Poland, Slovakia and Hungary, noting that the region’s resilience has been uneven.
The interview provides a regional outlook highlighting both common external headwinds and varied national responses that shape each country’s macroeconomic trajectory. #CzechRepublic #Bulgaria #eurozone #CentralEurope #FiatNews