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Find out about Europe’s geopolitical and economic prospects. Our reports analyse the current political map of the old continent and, in addition, details the region’s main economies and how they compare with each other. Keeping an eye on the geopolitical landscape is a crucial skill for business leaders, investors and entrepreneurs to help them understand the world in which they operate.

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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 Author
2026-03-20
Romania
From Connectivity to Competitiveness: How Internet Access Shapes High-Tech Export Performance in CEE (2007–2023) Policy Papers & Analyses

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…
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2026-03-10
Podgorica Hotel
The Integration of Montenegro in the European Union amidst Russian and Serbian Influence Policy Papers & Analyses

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…
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2026-03-09
Ukraine Kyiv reconstruction
From Quang Tri to Kyiv: Wartime Destruction and Prospects of Post-conflict Economic Recovery in Ukraine 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 Author
2026-02-06
Tirana Albania
Albania’s Financial Sector: Regulatory Transformation on the Road to EU Accession Interviews & Discussions

Albania’s Financial Sector: Regulatory Transformation on the Road to EU Accession

1. Introduction Albania’s European Union accession process has reached a decisive stage. With all 33 negotiating chapters formally opened, the country has moved beyond the symbolic phase of candidacy and entered what many policymakers describe as the “moment of truth”: the phase in which institutional capacity and credibility are tested…
B.F.G. Fabrègue
2026-01-30
Vienna city
Growth and capital markets integration in Central-Eastern Europe: Insights from CEE Forum 2026 Interviews & Discussions

Growth and capital markets integration in Central-Eastern Europe: Insights from CEE Forum 2026

1. Introduction As Europe confronts a convergence of geopolitical conflict, Central and Eastern Europe has moved from being a periphery to centre of the continent’s future. Across the region, governments and institutions are grappling with how to sustain growth, finance transformation, and preserve stability under conditions of uncertainty. From Austria’s…
B.F.G. Fabrègue
2026-01-21
Koralmbahn
The Baltic-Adriatic Corridor and the new Graz-Klagenfurt Railway: a Strategic North-South Axis Briefs & Commentary

The Baltic-Adriatic Corridor and the new Graz-Klagenfurt Railway: a Strategic North-South Axis

1. Introduction Over the past decade, rail infrastructure has re-emerged as a strategic policy priority in Europe, driven by three converging drivers: economic development, decarbonisation and security. Rail (alongside other realms of public policy) is no longer framed solely as a transport mode, but as a systemic enabler of stable…
Andrea Bogoni
2026-01-14
cow farm
Cultivated Meat and the Challenge of European Unity: Between Harmonization and National Identity 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 Author
2025-11-18
Romania Industry
Nanotechnology: Romania’s Gateway to Western European Competitiveness 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…
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2025-10-29
Warsaw digital city
The Transition of CEE Countries to the Sixth Technological Order Policy Papers & Analyses

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 Author
2025-10-22
Albania European Union
The EU’s Foreign Policy as a Strategy for the Promotion of Human Rights: Albania’s candidacy 2009-2019 Policy Papers & Analyses

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 Author
2025-10-15
North Macedonia Government
Are Cybercrime Laws in North Macedonia Effective? A Review of Legal Frameworks and Enforcement Challenges Policy Papers & Analyses

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 Author
2025-10-08

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