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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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The CBAM and the Electricity Sector of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Implications and Challenges Briefs & Commentary

The CBAM and the Electricity Sector of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Implications and Challenges

By Ivan Majstorovic (LinkedIn), Energy Market Researcher and Analyst. 1. Summary The European Union is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing the share of renewable energy, and improving energy efficiency. Accordingly, the energy transition within the European Union (EU) began in the early 21st century and accelerated following the…
Guest Author
2026-05-27
Romania grid
Grid Access Is the Real Energy Crisis in CEE (Not Generation Capacity) Policy Papers & Analyses

Grid Access Is the Real Energy Crisis in CEE (Not Generation Capacity)

By Daniel Pintilie, Senior Energy Strategist and Founder of SolarCAP Investments (LinkedIn). Abstract Project delivery across Central and Eastern Europe consistently lags behind renewable energy targets, yet pipelines are overflowing with formally approved capacity. The explanation most commonly offered, including permitting delays, financing gaps, supply chain disruptions, misses the mechanism…
Guest Author
2026-05-18
Bucharest
Building Romania’s Investment Economy: Capital-Market Deepening and Industrial Competitiveness Policy Papers & Analyses

Building Romania’s Investment Economy: Capital-Market Deepening and Industrial Competitiveness

1. Introduction Romania is entering a decisive phase in its economic development. After several years marked by external shocks, fiscal pressure, inflation, political uncertainty, and regional security concerns, the country now faces a strategic choice: whether to remain a consumption-driven emerging economy with periodic macroeconomic vulnerabilities, or to consolidate a…
B.F.G. Fabrègue
2026-05-14
Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant
Small Modular Reactors, Energy Transition and Resilience in CEE: The Case of Romania Policy Papers & Analyses

Small Modular Reactors, Energy Transition and Resilience in CEE: The Case of Romania

By Denis Pilipishin (LinkedIn), independent researcher and analyst with over 20 years of experience in nuclear energy, fuel cycle markets, technology  and strategic infrastructure, including consulting work for the World Nuclear Association . Abstract This article examines the role of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in supporting coal phase-out, strengthening system…
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2026-05-12
Sustainable energy wind mills
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
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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…
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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

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