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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…

Guest Author2026-03-09

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. Fabrègue2026-01-30

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. Fabrègue2026-01-21

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 Bogoni2026-01-14

Statements and Events

Blue Europe at the Financial Times’ CEE Forum 2026 in Vienna

Blue Europe will participate in The Central & Eastern European Forum 2026, hosted by Financial Times and taking place in Vienna on 13-14 January 2026. It is recognised as a major convening point for Central and Eastern European markets: the CEE Forum brings together policymakers, financial institutions, investors and corporates…

Blue Europe2026-01-05

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 Author2025-11-18

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 Author2025-10-29

Policy Papers & Analyses

The EU’s Foreign Policy as a Strategy for the Promotion of Human Rights: Albania’s candidacy 2009-2019

Written by: Tiago Gomes, Universidade Portucalense. Abstract This work seeks to understand the impact caused by the pursuit of Human Rights in countries outside the European Union carried out by the European Union itself. The work aims to obtain an understanding of the enlargement policy tool used by this entity…

Guest Author2025-10-15

Policy Papers & Analyses

Are Cybercrime Laws in North Macedonia Effective? A Review of Legal Frameworks and Enforcement Challenges

Written by: Natalija Ognenova Popovski, University "St. Kliment Ohridski" – Bitola. Abstract As digital technologies continue to evolve and shape our everyday lives, countries like North Macedonia are struggling to adapt and face growing challenges in keeping up with the rising threat of cybercrime. The increasing dependence on digital platforms,…

Guest Author2025-10-08

Briefs & Commentary

Ethical use of generative AI in the European Union: the context of Corporate Social Responsibility

Written by: Ilya Rokach, European Humanities University. In the European Union, Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become a critical pillar in balancing societal well-being and business profitability, particularly in the context of digital transformation and the evolving regulatory landscape. Generative AI is capable of creating texts, artworks that win various…

Guest Author2025-10-01

Briefs & Commentary

Energy and sustainability in Eastern Europe: a post-Černobyl’ scenario or a more recent dynamic?

Written by: Concetta Formisano, Università Federico II Napoli. Since the 1980s, the debate on sustainability, renewable sources of energy and energy transition has been one of the most lively discussions at the European level. Given the timing, one may be led to believe that the 1986 Černobyl' disaster, which occurred…

Guest Author2025-09-10

Policy Papers & Analyses

Artificial Intelligence in Central and Eastern Europe: Opportunities and Challenges

Written by: Gabriella Tárnok - PhD Doctoral School of Law at ELTE University Abstract This paper focuses on the position of AI (artificial intelligence) technologies in the CEE region, while shortly reviewing the legislative initiatives in the EU related to the topic, such as the AI Act, the new Product…

Guest Author2025-08-27

European Union

The Integration of Montenegro in the European Union amidst Russian and Serbian Influence

Albania’s Financial Sector: Regulatory Transformation on the Road to EU Accession

Growth and capital markets integration in Central-Eastern Europe: Insights from CEE Forum 2026

The Baltic-Adriatic Corridor and the new Graz-Klagenfurt Railway: a Strategic North-South Axis

Blue Europe at the Financial Times’ CEE Forum 2026 in Vienna

Cultivated Meat and the Challenge of European Unity: Between Harmonization and National Identity

Nanotechnology: Romania’s Gateway to Western European Competitiveness

The EU’s Foreign Policy as a Strategy for the Promotion of Human Rights: Albania’s candidacy 2009-2019

Are Cybercrime Laws in North Macedonia Effective? A Review of Legal Frameworks and Enforcement Challenges

Ethical use of generative AI in the European Union: the context of Corporate Social Responsibility

Energy and sustainability in Eastern Europe: a post-Černobyl’ scenario or a more recent dynamic?

Artificial Intelligence in Central and Eastern Europe: Opportunities and Challenges

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