Net zero roadmap for accelerating Europe energy transition

Policy Papers & Analyses

Net zero roadmap for accelerating Europe energy transition

Written by: Dr Farooq Sher, Department of Engineering, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University. Summary Europe’s energy transition is now in a phase where the speed of delivery and system integration are more important than headline ambitions. Renewables already provide nearly half of the EU’s electricity, but they…

Guest Author2026-03-20

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From Connectivity to Competitiveness: How Internet Access Shapes High-Tech Export Performance in CEE (2007–2023)

Written by: Dr. Marușa Beca Pescu, Babes-Bolyai University in Cluj. Abstract This paper investigates whether digital transformation contributes to export upgrading in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Using panel data from 11 CEE countries between 2007 and 2023, we estimate fixed-effects models with heteroskedasticity- and autocorrelation-consistent (HAC) standard errors to…

Guest Author2026-03-10

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The Integration of Montenegro in the European Union amidst Russian and Serbian Influence

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this paper are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the think tank, its staff, or its affiliates. The organization assumes no responsibility for any interpretations or conclusions drawn by the author. Written by: Pavol Potocar, Lancaster…

Guest Author2026-03-09

Policy Papers & Analyses

From Quang Tri to Kyiv: Wartime Destruction and Prospects of Post-conflict Economic Recovery in Ukraine

Written by: Benedek Várszegi, Central European University. 1. Introduction The Russian invasion of Ukraine brought about immense destruction to the country. As of this year, tens of thousands of civilians, as well as soldiers defending against Russian aggression, have lost their lives, with DGAP estimating this number to total around 80,000…

Guest Author2026-02-06

Policy Papers & Analyses

Cultivated Meat and the Challenge of European Unity: Between Harmonization and National Identity

By Francesca Carantoni, Maastricht University. 1. Introduction The regulation of cultivated meat in the EU reveals a deeper challenge to European integration: how to reconcile scientific and market-driven harmonization with the cultural, social, and economic diversity of its Member States. From Western to Eastern Europe, national sensitivities regarding food traditions,…

Guest Author2025-11-18

Policy Papers & Analyses

Nanotechnology: Romania’s Gateway to Western European Competitiveness

Written by: Andrei Lucian Pașca, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. With the scientific supervision of Dr. Adriana Urcan. Abstract This paper examines the strategic role of nanotechnology in accelerating Romania’s economic convergence and enhancing its competitiveness within the European Union. It analyzes the potential impact of…

Guest Author2025-10-29

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The Transition of CEE Countries to the Sixth Technological Order

Written by: Maksym Loharzhevskyi, Charles University – Faculty of Social Sciences. Abstract This article examines the trend of the countries of Central and Eastern Europe towards the sixth technological order and its possible effects on the political development paths of these countries, as well as on the relations within systems…

Guest Author2025-10-22

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The EU’s Foreign Policy as a Strategy for the Promotion of Human Rights: Albania’s candidacy 2009-2019

Written by: Tiago Gomes, Universidade Portucalense. Abstract This work seeks to understand the impact caused by the pursuit of Human Rights in countries outside the European Union carried out by the European Union itself. The work aims to obtain an understanding of the enlargement policy tool used by this entity…

Guest Author2025-10-15

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Are Cybercrime Laws in North Macedonia Effective? A Review of Legal Frameworks and Enforcement Challenges

Written by: Natalija Ognenova Popovski, University "St. Kliment Ohridski" – Bitola. Abstract As digital technologies continue to evolve and shape our everyday lives, countries like North Macedonia are struggling to adapt and face growing challenges in keeping up with the rising threat of cybercrime. The increasing dependence on digital platforms,…

Guest Author2025-10-08

Briefs & Commentary

Ethical use of generative AI in the European Union: the context of Corporate Social Responsibility

Written by: Ilya Rokach, European Humanities University. In the European Union, Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become a critical pillar in balancing societal well-being and business profitability, particularly in the context of digital transformation and the evolving regulatory landscape. Generative AI is capable of creating texts, artworks that win various…

Guest Author2025-10-01

Policy Papers & Analyses

Authoritarianism Without Borders: Belarus and Transnational Repression in Central and Eastern Europe

Written by: Dzmitry Hlotau, European Humanities University. Abstract This paper examines how the Belarusian regime projects repression beyond its borders, targeting exiled dissidents. These practices span a spectrum of methods, ranging from direct coercive measures like abductions and forced renditions, to legal and quasi-legal instruments, administrative and bureaucratic controls, and…

Guest Author2025-09-24

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Portrayal of Banjska Attack in International, Albanian and Serbian Online News

Written by: Fiona Panduri, University of Prishtina Abstract This study investigates the media framing and ideological representation of the Banjska Attack, a violent incident that occurred in September, 2023, involving Serb militants and the Kosovo Police. Through a corpus-based comparative analysis of International, Albanian, and Serbian online news sources, the…

Guest Author2025-09-17

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