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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 Writer2024-04-10

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

Piotr Wójcik Piotr is M.A. in International Relations from the University of Warsaw, with a focus on the Three Seas Initiative. He also holds a postgraduate degree from the European Academy of Diplomacy (EAD) and has a wealth of experience from the field. He was Three Seas Partnership project coordinator…

Guest Writer2024-04-05

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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 Trivić2024-03-29

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Georgia’s path towards Europe and the West

Georgia’s foreign policy and national identity have been significantly influenced by its European orientation, a strategic stance that has shaped its diplomatic, economic, and security decisions. As Georgia continues its path towards EU accession, the interplay between historical legacy, societal consensus, and ongoing political efforts will remain pivotal in defining…

Léo Portal2024-03-20

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Interconnector Bulgaria-Serbia: closer ties with Azerbaijan and resilient European energy markets

The Serbo-Bulgarian Gas Connector, formally known as the Interconnector Bulgaria-Serbia (IBS), represents a critical infrastructural and geopolitical development in the energy sector of Southeast Europe. The inauguration of the construction works on the Bulgarian section of this gas interconnector was a significant milestone, underscoring its importance as an EU Project…

B.F.G. Fabrègue2024-03-15

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Can Poland diversify its East Asian trade via closer cooperation with Vietnam?

Since 2015, when the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation between Poland and China within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was signed, the volume of trade between the two countries has grown steadily; from $17 billion in 2017 to $49 billion in 2021. However, the exchange is…

Marceli W. Hazla2024-03-08

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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 Vermorken2024-02-29

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The struggle of North Macedonia for EU accession: gazing at the 2024 elections

North Macedonia, a landlocked country in the Balkan Peninsula, sharing its borders with Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, Albania, and Kosovo. With an area of nearly 26,000 km² and a population of about 2 million, it is a country rich in diverse cultural heritage and complex history. Today, North Macedonia is known…

Léo Portal2024-02-26

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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 Stojadinovic2024-02-22

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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 Writer2024-02-16

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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 Vermorken2024-02-12

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Estonia leads the Baltic twin transition: strategic cooperation with Finland

You can read our article on Tallin Smart City here. Climate change, sustainable development, and environmental awareness have increasingly dominated global discourse. Innovations in technology and novel business models are seen as pivotal means to address these issues. Understanding the multifaceted challenges and opportunities of green entrepreneurship is essential in…

Léo Portal2024-02-09

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

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

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

Georgia’s path towards Europe and the West

Interconnector Bulgaria-Serbia: closer ties with Azerbaijan and resilient European energy markets

Can Poland diversify its East Asian trade via closer cooperation with Vietnam?

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

The struggle of North Macedonia for EU accession: gazing at the 2024 elections

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

Chinese Influence in Hungary: a multifaceted relationship

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

Estonia leads the Baltic twin transition: strategic cooperation with Finland

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