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The European Union (EU) is a political and economic union of 27 member countries in Europe, established to promote peace, stability, and economic cooperation. The EU operates through a single market, with common policies in areas such as trade, agriculture, environment, and digitalization.

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…
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2025-10-29
Albania European Union
The EU’s Foreign Policy as a Strategy for the Promotion of Human Rights: Albania’s candidacy 2009-2019 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…
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2025-10-15
North Macedonia Government
Are Cybercrime Laws in North Macedonia Effective? A Review of Legal Frameworks and Enforcement Challenges 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,…
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2025-10-08
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Ethical use of generative AI in the European Union: the context of Corporate Social Responsibility 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…
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2025-10-01
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Energy and sustainability in Eastern Europe: a post-Černobyl’ scenario or a more recent dynamic? 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…
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2025-09-10
AI-in-Hungary
Artificial Intelligence in Central and Eastern Europe: Opportunities and Challenges 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…
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2025-08-27
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…
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2025-03-31
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Is the EU (Dream of) Enlargement in the Western Balkans Fading? Discussion with Francesco Trupia Interviews & Discussions

Is the EU (Dream of) Enlargement in the Western Balkans Fading? Discussion with Francesco Trupia

For decades, the prospect of EU enlargement in the Western Balkans (WB) was seen (and invested in) as a certain process (and return on investment) – one that would bring long-term stability and economic growth. Today's reality, however, tells a different story. While Brussels continues to reaffirm its commitment to…
Andrea Bogoni
2025-02-07
Poland Asean
The Polish Presidency of the EU Council 2025: Tasks for Polish diplomacy in the East and Southeast Asian region Briefs & Commentary

The Polish Presidency of the EU Council 2025: Tasks for Polish diplomacy in the East and Southeast Asian region

1. Introduction In media and scholarly discussion, it is increasingly common to hear the term “Asian Century”, as a commentary on the dynamic growth of the countries of the East and Southeast Asian region – in particular China – over the course of the 21st century. By 2050, Asian countries…
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Analysing Slovakia’s Brain Drain: Challenges, Responses, and Future Prospects Policy Papers & Analyses

Analysing Slovakia’s Brain Drain: Challenges, Responses, and Future Prospects

1. Introduction Brain drain – the emigration of skilled professionals to pursue opportunities abroad in another country – has emerged as a significant challenge for Central-Eastern European countries in recent decades,- and Slovakia is not the exception to this phenomenon. Following its transition from a centrally planned economy to a…
Turkey Erdogan
Turkey’s BRICS Bid Amidst an ErdoĞan Administration Entrenched in NATO Security and EU Markets Briefs & Commentary

Turkey’s BRICS Bid Amidst an ErdoĞan Administration Entrenched in NATO Security and EU Markets

By: Samuel Dempsey and Sébastien Sénépart (LinkedIn) Introduction On 2 September, Ankara officially requested to join BRICS, a sign of Erdoğan’s growing desire to balance Turkey’s geopolitical position between East and West, its hope to diversify economic opportunities as the country is riddled with inflation, and frustrations with lack of…
Samuel Dempsey
2024-10-04
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