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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.

Poland-EU
Poland’s 20 years in the European Union: How the country’s economy has changed Policy Papers & Analyses

Poland’s 20 years in the European Union: How the country’s economy has changed

Jan Normann – University of Wrocław Jan Normann is a third-year undergraduate student at the University of Wrocław, Poland, majoring in European Studies. Since March, he has interned at Blue Europe, serving as a Public Relations Intern. Jan is also a dedicated member of the Forum of Young Diplomats in…
Guest Author
2024-06-14
Tarnița – Lăpuștești on the Someșul Cald River in Cluj County
China’s energy projects and investments in the Balkan countries: patterns and trends of cooperation Policy Papers & Analyses

China’s energy projects and investments in the Balkan countries: patterns and trends of cooperation

Elizabeth Yoneva – University of National and World Economy Elizabeth Yoneva is Associate Professor in the International Relations Department at the University of National and World Economy, Sofia (Bulgaria). She is also Vice-Dean in Scientific and Research Activity of the Faculty of International Economics and Politics. Her teaching activity and…
Guest Author
2024-05-31
Macron and Tusk
French and Polish perspectives on EU security as examples of the interests of two regions of the European Union Policy Papers & Analyses

French and Polish perspectives on EU security as examples of the interests of two regions of the European Union

Jan Normann - University of Wrocław Jan Normann is a third-year undergraduate student at the University of Wrocław, Poland, majoring in European Studies. Since March, he has interned at Blue Europe, serving as a Public Relations Intern. Jan is also a dedicated member of the Forum of Young Diplomats in…
Guest Author
2024-05-24
China Romania Relations
China’s (lack of) presence in Romania’s strategic sector: Regional outlier or historical path dependency? Policy Papers & Analyses

China’s (lack of) presence in Romania’s strategic sector: Regional outlier or historical path dependency?

Sergiu Mitrescu – New Strategy Center Sergiu Mitrescu is Program Director at the New Strategy Center and University of Birmingham graduate with an undergraduate Degree in International Relation and a Master’s Degree in Security Studies. His research covers the strategic role of energy, with a particular focus on the security…
Guest Author
2024-05-17
Taipei Sunset
Opportunities for Three Seas Initiative countries for maintaining diplomatic relations with Taiwan Policy Papers & Analyses

Opportunities for Three Seas Initiative countries for maintaining diplomatic relations with Taiwan

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: Hazla, Marceli, Opportunities for Three Seas Initiative countries for maintaining diplomatic relations…
Marceli W. Hazla
2024-05-10
Putin and Xi Jimping
Chinese Influence in Central and Eastern Europe and the 2022-2023 Russian Invasion of Ukraine Policy Papers & Analyses

Chinese Influence in Central and Eastern Europe and the 2022-2023 Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Mark Temnycky – Freelance journalist Mark Temnycky is an accredited freelance journalist covering Eastern Europe and a non-resident fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center. Academically, he has obtained a Master of Public Administration and a Master of Arts in International Relations at Maxwell School. This contribution is part of…
Guest Author
2024-04-10
Three Seas Initiative Riga
The Three Seas Initiative in the coming years: What are the prospects for this regional CEE & NEE & SEE cooperation? Policy Papers & Analyses

The Three Seas Initiative in the coming years: What are the prospects for this regional CEE & NEE & SEE cooperation?

Dark blue: Three Seas Initiative members - Light blue: Three Seas Initiative potential new members The Three Seas Initiative: Embedding in regional cooperation in Europe Having decided to create the Three Seas Initiative in 2015, by the initiative of Polish and Croatia presidents (Andrzej Duda and Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović) the 12…
Piotr Wójcik
2024-04-05
Serbia and China
The Belt and Road Initiative and its Impact on Serbia: A Delicate Balance Policy Papers & Analyses

The Belt and Road Initiative and its Impact on Serbia: A Delicate Balance

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: Trivić, Slobodan, The Belt and Road Initiative and its Impact on…
Slobodan Trivić
2024-03-29
Man voting
Terse rules, loquacious judges: a critical assessment of forty years of abrogative referendums in Italy Policy Papers & Analyses

Terse rules, loquacious judges: a critical assessment of forty years of abrogative referendums in Italy

Summary The Italian institution of the abrogative referendum presents two categories of problems that hamper its practical implementation. The first is the cumbersome nature of the legal regime governing the referendum initiative. The second is the various ways of neutralising the referendum initiative and its results. These problems relate to…
Chris Vermorken
2024-02-29
Western Balkans meeting
Political and financial conditions for infrastructure investments of China and EU in the Western Balkan countries Policy Papers & Analyses

Political and financial conditions for infrastructure investments of China and EU in the Western Balkan countries

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: Stojadinovic, Sonja, Political and financial conditions for infrastructure investments of China and…
Sonja Stojadinovic
2024-02-22
Hungary China Orban
Chinese Influence in Hungary: a multifaceted relationship Policy Papers & Analyses

Chinese Influence in Hungary: a multifaceted relationship

Réka Koleszár – Indipendent Researcher Réka Koleszár is an independent researcher focusing on the relations between the European Union and Asia, in particular East Asia. Her experience spans international organisations and think tanks including working for the Council of the European Union and the European Policy Centre. Réka holds an…
Guest Author
2024-02-16
China CEE fourth meeting
Central and Eastern Europe between Brussels and Beijing: to BRI or not to BRI? Policy Papers & Analyses

Central and Eastern Europe between Brussels and Beijing: to BRI or not to BRI?

Brian F. G. Fabrègue – University of Zurich Brian F. G. Fabrègue is Ph.D candidate in law at the University of Zurich and is currently working as Chief Legal Officer for a Swiss fintech company. His main areas of legal expertise are International Taxation, Financial Regulation and Corporate Law. He…
Chris Vermorken
2024-02-12

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