| Political & Economic Structure | Business Etiquette & Negotiation Culture | Current Challenges | Demographics & Macro Data | Applied Business Scenarios |
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Russia
This country operates under a federal semi-presidential republic with a GDP of approximately US$2.0 trillion.
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Czechia
In this country, overselling and exaggeration during meetings are strongly discouraged; logic and factual arguments dominate negotiations.
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Ukraine
Security risks, infrastructure damage, and energy vulnerabilities are major business obstacles in this country.
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Ukraine
This country has a population of approximately 39 million and a GDP per capita near US$4,700.
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Ukraine
You are entering a market where political sensitivity requires avoiding controversial topics and maintaining professional distance during first meetings.
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Slovakia
This country has an open, export-driven economy highly dependent on the automotive industry.
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Russia
In this business culture, senior executives typically make final decisions within a strong hierarchical structure.
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Croatia
Brain drain and labor shortages persist despite relatively low unemployment in this nation.
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Croatia
With a population of about 3.8 million and a services-driven economy, this country is considered a mid-sized European economy.
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Russia
You are negotiating in a country where final approval may take time due to centralized decision-making.
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Croatia
This nation adopted the Euro in 2023, strengthening its integration into the Eurozone.
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Ukraine
This country values long-term cooperation and requires agreements to be detailed and formally documented.
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Russia
Currency volatility and financial uncertainty are ongoing economic concerns in this country.
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Slovakia
This country has a GDP per capita of approximately US$25,500 and uses the Euro since 2009.
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Croatia
You are expanding operations in a country where mass tourism regulation and rising housing prices affect local markets.
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Hungary
This country is currently negotiating access to EU recovery funds tied to governance reforms.
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Poland
In this country, communication is direct but respectful, and punctuality is considered essential.
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Poland
Population decline and one of the lowest birth rates in Europe affect long-term economic sustainability here.
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Poland
This nation’s unemployment rate is around 2.8%, one of the lowest in the region.
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Czechia
You plan to invest in a country experiencing uncertainty due to a populist political shift impacting EU policy direction.
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Czechia
This country ranks between 43rd–47th largest economy globally by nominal GDP.
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Slovakia (also acceptable: Russia)
Trust-building is considered crucial before concluding agreements, and written confirmations are highly important in this country’s negotiations
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Hungary
Inflation driven by food and energy prices, combined with political tensions with the EU, define current economic pressure in this country.
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Russia
With roughly 144 million inhabitants, this country has the largest population in the region analyzed.
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Hungary and Slovakia
You are evaluating expansion into two countries highly exposed to inflation and rising living costs, especially housing in their capital cities.
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