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Our Policy Papers & Analyses provide comprehensive, evidence-driven insights into major policy issues impacting Central and Eastern Europe. The Policy Papers present structured evaluations with concrete recommendations, while Analyses deliver detailed investigations into complex regional, economic, and governance topics. Authored by leading experts, academics, and practitioners, these documents support informed decision-making, strategic planning, and effective policy responses across critical sectors including energy, trade, security, infrastructure, and regional cooperation.

AI-in-Hungary
Artificial Intelligence in Central and Eastern Europe: Opportunities and Challenges Policy Papers & Analyses

Artificial Intelligence in Central and Eastern Europe: Opportunities and Challenges

Written by: Gabriella Tárnok - PhD Doctoral School of Law at ELTE University Abstract This paper focuses on the position of AI (artificial intelligence) technologies in the CEE region, while shortly reviewing the legislative initiatives in the EU related to the topic, such as the AI Act, the new Product…
Guest Author
2025-08-27
Black Sea Romania Port
Romania’s place in the European Southeastern Flank: historical ambitions and structural limits Policy Papers & Analyses

Romania’s place in the European Southeastern Flank: historical ambitions and structural limits

1. Introduction Romania occupies a unique position within the broader South-Eastern European region, both geographically and culturally. It stands at the intersection of Central Europe, Eastern Europe and the Balkans: a confluence where different historical influences have merged and clashed. This strategic positioning has not only shaped Romania’s identity but…
B.F.G. Fabrègue
2025-08-13
Bełchatów Power Station
Poland’s Energy Transition: Overcoming the ‘Coal Myth’ and Embracing Nuclear Power Policy Papers & Analyses

Poland’s Energy Transition: Overcoming the ‘Coal Myth’ and Embracing Nuclear Power

1.Introduction The fight against climate change is one of the most important challenges facing the international community. It would not be an exaggeration to say that climate change is even the greatest challenge of the modern era. Numerous scientific studies, including reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, clearly…
Jakub Skowron
2025-03-24
trnava-university (1)
Analysing Slovakia’s Brain Drain: Challenges, Responses, and Future Prospects Policy Papers & Analyses

Analysing Slovakia’s Brain Drain: Challenges, Responses, and Future Prospects

1. Introduction Brain drain – the emigration of skilled professionals to pursue opportunities abroad in another country – has emerged as a significant challenge for Central-Eastern European countries in recent decades,- and Slovakia is not the exception to this phenomenon. Following its transition from a centrally planned economy to a…
B.F.G. Fabrègue
2024-12-18
kozloduy nuclear power
The Energy Sector of Bulgaria: Mitigating Historical Dependence on Russia Policy Papers & Analyses

The Energy Sector of Bulgaria: Mitigating Historical Dependence on Russia

Written by Brian Fabrègue and Andrea Bogoni. 1. Introduction Bulgaria's energy sector is at a critical juncture, with two main objectives shaping its direction: decarbonization and reducing reliance on Russian energy. Over the past year, Bulgaria has made considerable progress in expanding its renewable energy capacity, particularly in solar power.…
Andrea Bogoni
2024-10-11
Serbia China relations
The Chinese influence in Serbia and the implications for its EU accession process Policy Papers & Analyses

The Chinese influence in Serbia and the implications for its EU accession process

Antonella Benedetto – University of Trento Antonella Benedetto holds a Master’s Joint Degree in International Security Studies at Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies together with the University of Trento. She previously earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology at the University of Urbino. Passionate about EU-China relations, US-China relations, European Affairs…
Guest Author
2024-09-20
CEFC China
The Implications of CEFC’s Investments in the Czech Republic for the Future of Chinese Investment in the CEE Region Policy Papers & Analyses

The Implications of CEFC’s Investments in the Czech Republic for the Future of Chinese Investment in the CEE Region

Štěpař Roman - Charles University Roman Štěpař, a native of Prague, graduated with a Master's degree in International Relations from Charles University. He enriched his global outlook by studying in Taiwan, China and Korea. He is dedicated to promoting international cooperation and strengthening mutual understanding. His vision leads him to…
Guest Author
2024-09-06
Georgia China
Unveiling the Complexities of China’s Growing Influence in Eastern Europe: A Case Study of Georgia Policy Papers & Analyses

Unveiling the Complexities of China’s Growing Influence in Eastern Europe: A Case Study of Georgia

George Loria – Georgian-American University George Loria is an accomplished international relations and diplomacy professional, currently serving as the Head of International Relations Division at the Administration of the Government of Georgia. Throughout his professional career at the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he has held…
Guest Author
2024-08-30
Sofia Bulgaria City
Making the Case for a New Coherent Bulgarian Strategy towards China: A Practitioner’s Analysis of Bilateral Relations Policy Papers & Analyses

Making the Case for a New Coherent Bulgarian Strategy towards China: A Practitioner’s Analysis of Bilateral Relations

This contribution is part of the book “The Dragon at the Gates of Europe: Chinese presence in the Balkans and Central-Eastern Europe” (more info here) and has been selected for open access publication on Blue Europe website for a wider reach. Citation: Ganchev, Ivo, Making the Case for a New Coherent Bulgarian Strategy towards…
Ivo Ganchev
2024-08-16

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