IMF: Downside risks have increased for Central, Eastern and South-eastern Europe

Latest review from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) published on Friday, revealed the following:

Possible Eurozone stagnation the largest threat

Russia, CIS countries gradually coming out of recession
Worst of economic slump in Russia may be over

IMF currently studying potential impact of EU Schengen restrictions

Rise of populist parties, political direction, adds to uncertainty in Central, Eastern Europe

Early signs from new Ukraine govt are "very encouraging"