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This category explores economic developments, trade policies, and financial trends shaping markets in Central-Eastern Europe and the EU. It covers foreign direct investment, market liberalization, inflation, trade agreements, and economic resilience, offering insights into the evolving business landscape and the strategic positioning of key economic players.

Romania Industry
Nanotechnology: Romania’s Gateway to Western European Competitiveness Policy Papers & Analyses

Nanotechnology: Romania’s Gateway to Western European Competitiveness

Written by: Andrei Lucian Pașca, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. With the scientific supervision of Dr. Adriana Urcan. Abstract This paper examines the strategic role of nanotechnology in accelerating Romania’s economic convergence and enhancing its competitiveness within the European Union. It analyzes the potential impact of…
Guest Author
2025-10-29
3SI local meeting Lublin
Soft power in the Three Seas Initiative: its evolution after the 3Seas Local meeting in Lublin Briefs & Commentary

Soft power in the Three Seas Initiative: its evolution after the 3Seas Local meeting in Lublin

On 12-13 March 2025, the fifth edition of the 3Seas Local Government Congress and Economic Forum was held. With an attendance of 1,500 people from 29 countries, including delegations and heads of regions, it provided an opportunity to discuss important issues such as transport, energy, digitalization, international relations (particularly inter-…
Piotr Wójcik
2025-07-10
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
critical raw materials
De-risking European cleantech investment with critical mineral diversification Briefs & Commentary

De-risking European cleantech investment with critical mineral diversification

Paper by Lorenzo Casullo and Erlend Sundsdal Hansen. 1. Introduction: Cleantech investment is slowed by high perceived risk​ The erosion of Europe’s industrial base has become a key concern for businesses, workers and policy makers. The threat, described by Mario Draghi as “slow agony” in his 2024 report on European…
Guest Author
2025-03-31
Silver Ingots
Silver Resources as an Opportunity for the Green Transition of the Polish Economy Briefs & Commentary

Silver Resources as an Opportunity for the Green Transition of the Polish Economy

Introduction and Global Scenario Precious metals are most often associated with the jewellery industry or speculative investments, but in the case of silver, this is only the tip of the iceberg. Its properties - the highest thermal and electrical conductivity of all metals, antibacterial properties, elasticity and high light reflectivity…
Marceli W. Hazla
2024-09-27
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
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
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

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