The CBAM and the Electricity Sector of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Implications and Challenges

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The CBAM and the Electricity Sector of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Implications and Challenges

By Ivan Majstorovic (LinkedIn), Energy Market Researcher and Analyst. 1. Summary The European Union is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing the share of renewable energy, and improving energy efficiency. Accordingly, the energy transition within the European Union (EU) began in the early 21st century and accelerated following the…

Guest Author2026-05-27

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Grid Access Is the Real Energy Crisis in CEE (Not Generation Capacity)

By Daniel Pintilie, Senior Energy Strategist and Founder of SolarCAP Investments (LinkedIn). Abstract Project delivery across Central and Eastern Europe consistently lags behind renewable energy targets, yet pipelines are overflowing with formally approved capacity. The explanation most commonly offered, including permitting delays, financing gaps, supply chain disruptions, misses the mechanism…

Guest Author2026-05-18

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Small Modular Reactors, Energy Transition and Resilience in CEE: The Case of Romania

By Denis Pilipishin (LinkedIn), independent researcher and analyst with over 20 years of experience in nuclear energy, fuel cycle markets, technology and strategic infrastructure, including consulting work for the World Nuclear Association . Abstract This article examines the role of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in supporting coal phase-out, strengthening system…

Guest Author2026-05-12

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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

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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

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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

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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

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