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This category explores the technological innovations and infrastructure expansions across Central-Eastern Europe. It covers Industry 4.0, digital transformation, smart cities, cybersecurity, automation, transportation networks and large-scale development projects. The focus is on how technological advancements and infrastructure investments drive regional economic growth, competitiveness, and integration.

Romania
From Connectivity to Competitiveness: How Internet Access Shapes High-Tech Export Performance in CEE (2007–2023) Policy Papers & Analyses

From Connectivity to Competitiveness: How Internet Access Shapes High-Tech Export Performance in CEE (2007–2023)

Written by: Dr. Marușa Beca Pescu, Babes-Bolyai University in Cluj. Abstract This paper investigates whether digital transformation contributes to export upgrading in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Using panel data from 11 CEE countries between 2007 and 2023, we estimate fixed-effects models with heteroskedasticity- and autocorrelation-consistent (HAC) standard errors to…
Guest Author
2026-03-10
Koralmbahn
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
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
Warsaw digital city
The Transition of CEE Countries to the Sixth Technological Order Policy Papers & Analyses

The Transition of CEE Countries to the Sixth Technological Order

Written by: Maksym Loharzhevskyi, Charles University – Faculty of Social Sciences. Abstract This article examines the trend of the countries of Central and Eastern Europe towards the sixth technological order and its possible effects on the political development paths of these countries, as well as on the relations within systems…
Guest Author
2025-10-22
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,…
Guest Author
2025-10-08
european union
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…
Guest Author
2025-10-01
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
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
Rare harth materials
Battle for critical and rare materials: dependency, politics and business interests Briefs & Commentary

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

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