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China and EU compete for influence in Western Balkans: loans, infrastructure, geopolitics, and ESG risks.
Foreign Investment in the Western Balkans – an interview with Sonja Stojadinović Interviews & Discussions

Foreign Investment in the Western Balkans – an interview with Sonja Stojadinović

In a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape, the Western Balkans have emerged as a focal point of strategic interest for both the European Union and China. A recent policy report by the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw), co-authored by Branimir Jovanović and Blue Europe’s Sonja Stojadinović, provides a comprehensive…
B.F.G. Fabrègue
2025-06-02
Polish green energy
Green Energy in Poland: Challenges and Opportunities – Interview with Dr. Michalik Interviews & Discussions

Green Energy in Poland: Challenges and Opportunities – Interview with Dr. Michalik

Interview conducted by Jakub Skowron and Andrea Bogoni. Introduction The global energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the urgent need to shift toward more sustainable sources of power. Across Europe, this transition is not only an environmental imperative but also an economic and strategic necessity. The European…
Blue Europe
2025-02-21
EU Flag, Albania, Macedonia, Serbia
Is the EU (Dream of) Enlargement in the Western Balkans Fading? Discussion with Francesco Trupia Interviews & Discussions

Is the EU (Dream of) Enlargement in the Western Balkans Fading? Discussion with Francesco Trupia

For decades, the prospect of EU enlargement in the Western Balkans (WB) was seen (and invested in) as a certain process (and return on investment) – one that would bring long-term stability and economic growth. Today's reality, however, tells a different story. While Brussels continues to reaffirm its commitment to…
Andrea Bogoni
2025-02-07
IV Congress Lublin 3SI
Poland and the Three Seas Initiative: Prof. Orzelska-Stączek perspective from the IV meeting in Lublin Interviews & Discussions

Poland and the Three Seas Initiative: Prof. Orzelska-Stączek perspective from the IV meeting in Lublin

Commentary by Andrea Bogoni. Interview conducted by Jan Normann. Introduction: the role of the Three Seas Initiative in the current scenario The Three Seas Initiative (TSI/3SI) has emerged as a vital platform for enhancing regional cooperation among the countries located between the Adriatic, Baltic, and Black Seas. Launched in 2015,…
Blue Europe
2024-08-23
Macron-Xi Jinping-Von der Leyen
The multifaced relationship between the old continent and the Asian giant: discussion with Ewa Cieslik Interviews & Discussions

The multifaced relationship between the old continent and the Asian giant: discussion with Ewa Cieslik

Interview conducted by Jan Normann and Andrea Bogoni. In December 2023 Blue Europe published “The Dragon at the Gates of Europe: Chinese presence in the Balkans and Central-Eastern Europe” edited by Andrea Bogoni and Brian Fabrègue. The book analyses both broad international aspects and country-specific implications of Beijing’s role in…
Blue Europe
2024-07-19
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Just Finance International and their research about Chinese investments in the Western Balkans Interviews & Discussions

Just Finance International and their research about Chinese investments in the Western Balkans

Introduction Just Finance International (JFI) is a Dutch NGO focused on promoting transparency and accountability in global development and infrastructure finance. Their main activities include in-depth research on financial flows and advocating for climate and environmental justice, as well as human rights. They emphasize the impacts of large-scale infrastructure projects…
Blue Europe
2024-07-12
Visegrad Group
Relations between China and CEE countries: discussion with Dr. Marcin Adamczyk Interviews & Discussions

Relations between China and CEE countries: discussion with Dr. Marcin Adamczyk

In December 2023, Blue Europe published The Dragon at the Gates of Europe: Chinese presence in the Balkans and Central-Eastern Europe. The book presents a discussion of the evolution of economic and diplomatic relations between China and CEE-NEE-SEE countries. It notes that, while relations have generally seen a surge in…
Andrea Bogoni
2024-06-28
Poland 3SI
Interview with Prof. W. Gizicki on Poland’s role in the Intermarium concept: fostering integration in CEE Interviews & Discussions

Interview with Prof. W. Gizicki on Poland’s role in the Intermarium concept: fostering integration in CEE

Interview conducted by Jan Normann and Andrea Bogoni. In January 2023, Blue Europe published an article entitled “Poland's Role in the Intermarium Idea,” authored by Henrique Horta, which discusses Poland's role in the Intermarium concept, envisioning an integration of Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries between the Baltic, Black and…
Blue Europe
2024-06-10
Classement Shanghai, evolution, fidesz, Hongrie, Orban, université
Interview with Michel Dorin, honorary consul of Poland in Rennes and former president of the Bretagne Pologne association Interviews & Discussions

Interview with Michel Dorin, honorary consul of Poland in Rennes and former president of the Bretagne Pologne association

Hello Mr Dorin, thank you for accepting this interview for Blue Europe. Could you please introduce yourself and explain what the Bretagne Pologne association is all about? I am of Polish origin through my mother, so I have known Poland for a very long time. I was 9 years old…
Guest Author
2021-01-18

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