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Hungary, a Central European country, is known for its rich history, diverse culture, and dynamic economy. As a member of the European Union and NATO, Hungary plays a crucial role in regional politics, economic cooperation, and security.

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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
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…
Guest Author
2025-08-27
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
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
Orban Stoltenberg
The Sino-Hungarian Relationship’s Effects on the EU and NATO Briefs & Commentary

The Sino-Hungarian Relationship’s Effects on the EU and NATO

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: Dempsey, Samuel, The Sino-Hungarian Relationship’s Effects on the EU and NATO, in: Andrea…
Samuel Dempsey
2024-08-02
Visegrad Group
Relations between China and CEE countries: discussion with Dr. Marcin Adamczyk Interviews & Discussions

Relations between China and CEE countries: discussion with Dr. Marcin Adamczyk

In December 2023, Blue Europe published The Dragon at the Gates of Europe: Chinese presence in the Balkans and Central-Eastern Europe. The book presents a discussion of the evolution of economic and diplomatic relations between China and CEE-NEE-SEE countries. It notes that, while relations have generally seen a surge in…
Andrea Bogoni
2024-06-28
Hungary China Orban
Chinese Influence in Hungary: a multifaceted relationship Policy Papers & Analyses

Chinese Influence in Hungary: a multifaceted relationship

Réka Koleszár – Indipendent Researcher Réka Koleszár is an independent researcher focusing on the relations between the European Union and Asia, in particular East Asia. Her experience spans international organisations and think tanks including working for the Council of the European Union and the European Policy Centre. Réka holds an…
Guest Author
2024-02-16
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