Central and Eastern Europe Fund

CEE

Market cap $135M

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CEE) (the “Fund”) announced today the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 30, 2026. Both of the two Class II Directors nominated by the Board of Directors, Ms. Fiona Flannery and Mr. Bernhard Koepp, were elected to serve a term of three years and until her or his respective successor is elected and qualifies. Stockholders also ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent au.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CEE) (the “Fund”) announced today that the Fund's investment advisor, DWS International GmbH, has voluntarily agreed to continue to waive 50% of its advisory fee until further notice but at least until December 31 2026. Previously, such partial fee waiver was to continue until further notice but at least through June 30, 2026. Important Information The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. is non-diversified and can tak.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CEE) and The New Germany Fund, Inc. (NYSE: GF) (each, a “Fund,” and, collectively, the “Funds”) announced today that the Annual Meeting of Stockholders for each Fund will be held at 1:30 p.m., Eastern time on June 30, 2026 at the offices of DWS Investment Management Americas, Inc., 875 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10022. Holders of shares of common stock of record of the Funds at the close of business on May 15, 202.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CEE), The New Germany Fund, Inc. (NYSE: GF) and The European Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: EEA) (each, a “Fund,” and collectively, the “Funds”) each announced today that its Board of Directors declared the distributions set forth below. Each Fund's total distributions will be paid in stock except that any stockholder of record as of December 30, 2025, may elect to receive such distribution in cash. Details for each Fund's 20.

The Central and Eastern Europe Fund (CEE) is a small closed-end fund with $110 million AUM. CEE's historical performance has been affected by holding Russian equities in 2022. The article analyzes CEE's history, structure, and performance in the context of today's macro environment.

The Central and Eastern Europe Fund has risen 44% since January 2025, with a recent pullback offering a potential entry point. CEE now trades at a 6% discount to NAV, but the lack of catalysts and reduced Eastern European exposure limit upside potential. The fund has repositioned away from Russia, focusing on Poland (62% of holdings), Hungary, Luxembourg, Turkey, and the Czech Republic.

Global equities strategies are having a moment this year. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF in isolation looks strong, posting an 18.3% year-to-date gain.

The Central And Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. offers access to Polish and Hungarian markets, with a strong tilt toward financials. CEE benefits from Poland's robust economic growth, low debt, and a resilient Zloty, supporting the fund's positive outlook. Risks stem from Hungary's pressured forint, higher inflation, and potential rate cuts, which could impact returns from Hungarian holdings.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CEE), The European Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: EEA), and The New Germany Fund, Inc. (NYSE: GF) (each, a “Fund,” and collectively, the “Funds”) each announced today that its Board of Directors has approved an extension of the current repurchase authorization permitting open market share repurchases for an additional twelve-month period. Each Fund may continue to purchase outstanding shares of its common stock in open-market.