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Macron-Xi Jinping-Von der Leyen
The multifaced relationship between the old continent and the Asian giant: discussion with Ewa Cieslik Short Analysis

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
Rare harth materials
Battle for critical and rare materials: dependency, politics and business interests Short Analysis

Battle for critical and rare materials: dependency, politics and business interests

Originally published on the Macedonian Academic Blog "Respublica" on December 29, 2023. Disclaimer: Due to personal political standpoints, the author avoids to use the prefix “North” in reference to the country officially known as The Republic of North Macedonia after the 2018 Prespa Agreement (Final Agreement for the settlement of…
Sonja Stojadinovic
2024-06-21
Poland-EU
Poland’s 20 years in the European Union: How the country’s economy has changed Short Analysis

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

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? Short Analysis

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
Drug addiction prague
Drug usage in the Czech Republic and Prague: a comprehensive outlook Short Analysis

Drug usage in the Czech Republic and Prague: a comprehensive outlook

European trends of drug usage The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) has released its European Drug Report 2023, presenting a comprehensive overview of drug trends and emerging challenges in Europe. The report indicates a persistent high availability of drugs across all types and notes an increase…
Léo Portal
2024-04-19
Georgia European Union
Georgia’s path towards Europe and the West Short Analysis

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 Portal
2024-03-20
Bulgaria-Serbia-Interconnector (2)
Interconnector Bulgaria-Serbia: closer ties with Azerbaijan and resilient European energy markets Short Analysis

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. Fabrègue
2024-03-15
Law Library zurich
Join us in Zurich at the 2024 Conference on Recent Developments in Commercial and Financial Law Statements and Events

Join us in Zurich at the 2024 Conference on Recent Developments in Commercial and Financial Law

We are thrilled to announce that Mr. Brian Fabregue, President of Blue Europe, will be taking the stage on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at the "2024 Conference on Recent Developments in Commercial and Financial Law: Insights from Law and Data" hosted by the Center for Legal Data Science (CLDS) and…
Blue Europe
2024-03-04
Protest Skopje
The struggle of North Macedonia for EU accession: gazing at the 2024 elections Short Analysis

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 Portal
2024-02-26
Western Balkans meeting
Political and financial conditions for infrastructure investments of China and EU in the Western Balkan countries Short Analysis

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
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