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A Minister’s Path: Career Trajectories in Financial Governance in Belarus
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This analysis examines the career trajectories of ministers and heads of the financial bloc within the government of Belarus from 2004 to 2025. It concludes that the key factors of appointment to high positions are not only professional competencies and specialised education but also political loyalty. Career advancement within the financial sector is often accompanied by institutionalised control, including the collection of compromising information.
Read the full analysis by the Belarusian Institute for Public Administration Reform and Transformation here.
Armenia Ahead of Parliamentary Elections: Domestic Dynamics and Challenges
These Notes from the Road are based on DGAP’s trip to Yerevan from 8 to 14 March, 2026. The focus was on better understanding the current domestic dynamics an...
Hungary’s New Government: What’s at Stake for Ukraine and EU Enlargement?
“What’s Brewing in the Eastern Neighborhood?” brings timely questions to a panel of experts, sparking dynamic debate and showcasing a range of...
Europe’s Next Enlargement: What Berlin, Paris, and the Hague Really Think
In this input Nikola Xaviereff summarizes the key findings of DGAP’s latest policy brief Europe’s Next Enlargement: What Berlin, Paris, and The Hague Really Think.