Insights
All our latest insight, analysis and opinion on strategy, growth, innovation and organisational performance.
May 4, 2025
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: Reinvention isn’t about becoming someone new
May 2, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Lithuania's capital is betting that the path to security runs through the stars
May 1, 2025
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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Uzbekistan has placed 1.68 billion US dollars worth of assets into foreign hands
April 30, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Growth on par with the industrial revolution of the 19th century may be within reach
April 29, 2025
Published by Reinvantage Insight
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CEE economies can boast growth projections that significantly outpace the euro area
April 29, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Kosovo has already defied sceptics by building a functioning economy
April 28, 2025
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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As Brussels loosens the purse strings, defence tech start-ups across emerging Europe eye a windfall
April 27, 2025
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: Disruption is no longer a series of events; it’s a condition
April 25, 2025
Published by Iurie Gandrabura
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Moldova is daring to change how brain tumours are treated
April 24, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Regional economic rebalancing is creating new opportunities across Central Asia
April 24, 2025
Published by Action Committee for the United States of Europe
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Europe must seize the moment to pave the way for common defence and security
April 23, 2025
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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While tourists still flock to Croatia and Slovenia's picturesque coastlines, a less visible invasion of data centres is underway
April 22, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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It’s time to dust off the Danube‑Black Sea Canal and make it the continent’s greenest freight superhighway
April 21, 2025
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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Ministers clink glasses every time a multinational lands in CEE. But it's small firms that truly keep the lights on
April 20, 2025
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: Real growth often begins the moment you allow yourself to be inconsistent—loudly, deliberately, and unapologetically
April 17, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Demographic decline need not signal permanent retreat
April 17, 2025
Published by Lika Kobeshavidze
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The EU should scrap its tobacco tax hike
April 16, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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RegTech offers a glimpse of a future where regulation is not a hindrance
April 15, 2025
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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Abandoning the principle of a unified Ukraine would embolden aggressors
April 14, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Remittances, hydropower schemes, and fields still define Tajikistan’s economy. Reinvention is needed
April 13, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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The European Accessibility Act will reshape how banks and fintechs design their services
April 13, 2025
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: Every system that frustrates your customer also dulls your brand
April 11, 2025
Published by Reinvantage Insight
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In tech parks from Kyiv to Kraków, start-ups are designing drones and cyber defences
April 9, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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As Croatia’s beach resorts prepare for another bumper summer, businesses are scrambling—not for tourists, but for workers
April 9, 2025
Published by Aram Terzyan
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Russia proves how legal systems can become allies of authoritarians
April 8, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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A small country continues to punch above its weight
April 7, 2025
Published by Antonia-Laura Pup
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Brussels risks setting a dangerous precedent
April 6, 2025
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: Investors are becoming more selective, more cautious, and more data-driven than ever before
April 4, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Modern waste-to-energy initiatives can create real economic value
April 3, 2025
Published by Ines Rocha
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The region has an opportunity to forge a more competitive economy
April 2, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Strong regional cooperation could help weaker educational systems catch up
April 1, 2025
Published by Reinvantage Insight
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CEE's business leaders are increasingly aware of the need for reinvention
April 1, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Latvia deserves far more than just a passing glance
March 31, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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As the local start-up scene matures, Kazakh investors look to Europe’s tech hubs
March 31, 2025
Published by Iurie Gandrabura
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The menu, music, and navigation in your car could well have been developed in Moldova
March 30, 2025
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: Reinvention isn’t something you launch. It’s something you live
March 28, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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With US help and a mountain of state support, Warsaw wants to power past its sooty legacy
March 27, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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If you’re still picturing CEE as a region of failing state factories, it’s time to wake up
March 26, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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The creative sector in CEE is booming, and with it comes global recognition
March 25, 2025
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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US firms are deleting diversity from their playbooks. Europe should not follow suit
March 24, 2025
Published by Alon Ben-Meir
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For the first time in his political career, Serbia's leader faces an angry public
March 23, 2025
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: In a world that profits from your distraction, reinvention becomes a quiet act of rebellion
March 21, 2025
Published by Lika Kobeshavidze
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Decisions made by the new Bundestag will determine whether Europe moves toward stronger unity, or risks deeper divisions
March 21, 2025
Published by Radu Magdin
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Romania has weathered a political storm
March 20, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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The region's venture ecosystem is becoming a significant global player
March 19, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Middle-income countries must prioritise reforms that foster the infusion of capital, knowledge, and expertise
March 17, 2025
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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EU enlargement will be expensive. But the cost of inaction could be higher still
March 16, 2025
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: Reinvention isn’t always about upgrades and optimisation
March 14, 2025
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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Europe’s eastern frontier is feeling the full brunt of a warming world
March 14, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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In Ukraine’s darkest hours, a constellation of tiny satellites has provided a crucial lifeline
March 13, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Cross-border collaboration and clear communication are key to healthier, ageing societies throughout CEE
March 12, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Europe has turned 12 billion euros of start-up funding into a half-trillion-euros tech jackpot
March 11, 2025
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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A Czech start-up is using AI to expose the fake drug trade
March 10, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Ukrainian women in exile are struggling for fair pay in tech
March 9, 2025
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: Most education systems still reward specialisation over adaptability, and memorisation over creativity
March 7, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Silicon Valley had its PayPal Mafia, Tallinn its Skype Mafia—an influential group which has defined Estonia's tech landscape
March 6, 2025
Published by Alon Ben-Meir
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Kosovo should expect to face daunting challenges over the next four years
March 5, 2025
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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The states of Central Asia are awash with oil, gas, and precious minerals. This now looks like a liability, not an asset
March 4, 2025
Published by Lika Kobeshavidze
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The struggle for real independence is far from over
March 4, 2025
Published by Thomas Matussek
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Only through innovation and investment can Europe ensure its energy security
March 3, 2025
Published by Cristian Gherasim
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Illicit trade is bringing new security risks to the Balkans
March 2, 2025
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: Reinvention doesn’t happen in a single moment. It’s a process
February 28, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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A country once renowned for punching well above its weight is struggling
February 27, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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If a dictated peace were to be imposed on Ukraine, Eastern Europe would be increased hesitancy among investors
February 26, 2025
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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Central and Eastern Europe is no longer Europe’s peripheral backyard
February 25, 2025
Published by Saahil Menon
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The unregulated infusion of UAE petrodollars could prove corrosive and cancerous to Tbilisi
February 25, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Should the reclusive state ever swing open its doors, prepare for a global scramble
February 23, 2025
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: Reinvention is what prevents a crisis from happening
February 21, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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An unstoppable wave of EU financing is sweeping through CEE
February 20, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Ending reliance on Russian energy isn’t just about keeping the lights on. It’s about fuelling a more dynamic economy
February 19, 2025
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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A Portuguese institution is reshaping medical education, preparing future healthcare professionals for a rapidly evolving landscape
February 19, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Landfills once defined CEE’s approach to waste management, but today the region prizes its circular economy
February 18, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Nearshoring has evolved from an appealing notion to a strategic imperative
February 17, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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How a Baltic initiative is tapping Africa for ICT professionals
February 16, 2025
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: Reinvention isn’t about 'adopting AI'. It’s about using it to rebuild
February 15, 2025
Published by David Kirichenko
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Ukraine's diaspora in the US have set aside many of their differences to support their homeland
February 14, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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What does Transparency’s latest CPI tell us about corruption across Europe?
February 13, 2025
Published by Andrew Taylor
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Real resilience comes from the ability to adapt and evolve
February 12, 2025
Published by Glen Hodgson
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The rising stars of the Kosovo fashion industry are poised to make their mark
February 11, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Governments and businesses should embrace technology-driven solutions to ensure that no community is left behind
February 10, 2025
Published by Reinvantage Insight
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Eastern European cities are reinventing urban transformation
February 9, 2025
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: Reinvention isn’t about abandoning your past
February 7, 2025
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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It would harm the foundations of democracy
February 6, 2025
Published by Alon Ben-Meir
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Kosovars hope the formation of a new government will usher in change
February 5, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Possible US duties on EU imports loom large over the region’s ambitions
February 4, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Growth in Eastern Europe will speed up in 2025, despite Donald Trump
February 4, 2025
Published by Adam Hsakou
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At home, Polish PM Donald Tusk is less dominant than you think
February 3, 2025
Published by Laurențiu Pleșca
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How should Moldova leverage EU support for its troublesome breakaway region?
February 2, 2025
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: As businesses adapt, governments seem stuck in slow motion
January 31, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Europe has finally realised that it needs to catch up with the US and Asia