Insights
All our latest insight, analysis and opinion on strategy, growth, innovation and organisational performance.
January 30, 2025
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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Reversing emigration is more than a policy challenge
January 29, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Lessons from emerging Europe’s e-commerce champions
January 28, 2025
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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The green agenda for the next decade
January 27, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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From Bulgarian villages to Estonian islands, a medical revolution is underway
January 26, 2025
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: If resilience seeks stability, reinvention needs transformation
January 23, 2025
Published by Jasper Dietz
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Lithuania should accept Belarusian immigrants who believe in democracy
January 22, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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The influence of Estonia's new defence fund will be felt well beyond national borders
January 22, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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As Central Asia's economies reinvent themselves, so are their education systems
January 20, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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A stronger domestic capital market is needed
January 19, 2025
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: Reinvention is shaped by the relationships we build
January 17, 2025
Published by Elvijs Skujiņš
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Bulgaria's banks have a golden opportunity to leverage the momentum of eurozone entry for a more comprehensive transformation
January 16, 2025
Published by Gevorg Melikyan
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Armenia grapples with hybrid threats from hostile neighbours
January 16, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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After decades of departure, a growing wave of professionals is coming home
January 15, 2025
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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The unlikely urban renaissance underway in much of Central Asia
January 14, 2025
Published by Radu Magdin
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What the Black Sea region can learn about bilateral frameworks
January 13, 2025
Published by Lika Kobeshavidze
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Targeted sanctions would be a good start
January 12, 2025
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: Living with curiosity, awareness, confidence, and discipline
January 10, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Czechia’s path to prosperity mixes steady progress with measured ambition
January 9, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Why states must embrace digitalisation to bolster their resilience
January 7, 2025
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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Poland’s EU presidency needs to put enlargement back on track
January 7, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Secondary cities across CEE are becoming magnets for investment
January 6, 2025
Published by David Kirichenko
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For Ania Tatou, Ukraine's war has become a way to reclaim her identity
January 5, 2025
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: Reinvention is not just the work we do
January 3, 2025
Published by Saahil Menon
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Astana has struck a happy medium between neither antagonising nor warming to Moscow
January 2, 2025
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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In the push for digital supremacy, the region's resourceful economies are leveraging AI to push on
January 2, 2025
Published by Aram Terzyan
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Movements like Holy Struggle highlight the Armenian public’s deep frustration
January 1, 2025
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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There's a lot to look forward to this year—much of it with trepidation
December 30, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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The solid growth of recent years continues, but Kyrgyzstan is still playing economic catch up with most of its neighbours
December 29, 2024
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: Education in emerging Europe revolution, not reform
December 27, 2024
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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Ukraine’s resilience to rigged elections in Georgia, this is our review of 2024
December 24, 2024
Published by Saahil Menon
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As the recent ousting of Bashar Al-Assad proves, no autocracy is permanent
December 23, 2024
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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Vilnius is steering itself into the future of transport
December 23, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Why betting on climate resilience could unlock human potential
December 22, 2024
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: Many people in CEE with mental illnesses are not seeking help
December 21, 2024
Published by Claudia Postelnicescu
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A governance vacuum in Bucharest reveals deeper cracks in democratic accountability
December 20, 2024
Published by Radu Magdin
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As the climate warms and populations grow, the future of farming lies in silicon and sensors
December 20, 2024
Published by Bojan Lazarevski
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The EU must act to shift the focus toward lesser-known regions
December 19, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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North Macedonia faces a narrowing window to fix its finances and reboot growth
December 18, 2024
Published by Reinvantage Insight
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Stara Zagora is changing, from a coal-mining stronghold into an emerging IT hub
December 17, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Everyone loves Christmas, everyone loves awards. Here are ours
December 17, 2024
Published by Reinvantage Insight
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What's behind the sharp decline in foreign direct investment in Eastern Europe?
December 16, 2024
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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A team in Poland is reinventing the way we diagnose and treat mental illness
December 16, 2024
Published by Irakli Machaidze
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The EU must not turn the DSA into a tool for banning things
December 16, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Semiconductor funding must be paired with talent development
December 15, 2024
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: CEE can become a global leader in democratic innovation
December 13, 2024
Published by Saahil Menon
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Kazakhstan is betting on agri-tech to boost productivity—and help feed a hungry world
December 11, 2024
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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Moldova and Ukraine are leading the charge to digitalise
December 10, 2024
Published by Henrik S. Werenskiold
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A significant strategic defeat
December 9, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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In CEE, R&D spending varies widely between the various countries
December 8, 2024
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: It's time for the RIS to embrace meaningful transformation
December 6, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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But looming energy shortages are likely to provide the toughest test yet
December 6, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Why EV chargers are missing from large parts of CEE
December 6, 2024
Published by Radu Magdin
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Romania’s political landscape might seem unsettling, but the country remains a sound bet for international investors
December 4, 2024
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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How Chișinău cut economic ties with Moscow
December 4, 2024
Published by Victor Kipiani
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It's time for Georgia's allies to show that they are committed to its pro-European future
December 3, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Tech talent, not just copper, is powering the next phase of economic ambition
December 1, 2024
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: For emerging Europe, rural development is a blank canvas
November 28, 2024
Published by Bogdan Cozma
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Rethinking the fight against disinformation in the Black Sea region
November 27, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Bulgarian firms are building the tech behind EV infrastructure
November 26, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Podgorica’s growth strategy should be based on productivity and human capital
November 25, 2024
Published by Alon Ben-Meir
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Trump’s return may sideline EU enlargement and embolden spoilers in Southeast Europe
November 24, 2024
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: Tech can either be a tool for oppression or a weapon for freedom
November 22, 2024
Published by Cristian Gherasim
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Moldova's fight against corruption
November 21, 2024
Published by Reinvantage Insight
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The country risks falling further behind unless it embraces climate investment now
November 20, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Poland plans to steer Europe through its toughest geopolitical storm in decades
November 19, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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As the war grinds on, underfunding Ukraine could cost the EU far more than money
November 18, 2024
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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Three elections in three weeks will likely preserve the status quo
November 17, 2024
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: Start-ups and innovators are leading a new wave of change
November 15, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Climate action offers the country an opportunity to rejuvenate its economy
November 14, 2024
Published by Bojan Lazarevski
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Reducing the Erasmus+ budget would be a disaster for Europe’s future
November 13, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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For ambitious start-ups and scale-ups in CEE, there's plenty of VC money available
November 11, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Estonia’s innovation brand gets a boost as its former president joins the tech frontlines
November 10, 2024
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: Europe risks relying on its past success
November 8, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Decarbonisation isn’t just a climate goal for Poland—it’s an economic opportunity
November 7, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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For Croatian retailer Studenac, an IPO to finance further growth
November 6, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Baku faces several challenges in its diversification efforts
November 5, 2024
Published by Andrew Taylor
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Throughout CEE, the monopolistic nature of digital hubs are creating information bottlenecks
November 4, 2024
Published by Alon Ben-Meir
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Established to foster global peace, it has become a paralysed institution
November 4, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Russia’s invasion has catalysed a wave of Ukrainian innovation—from battlefield tech to civic resilience
November 3, 2024
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: One of the pillars of reinvention is staying ahead of disruption
November 1, 2024
Published by Justinas Mickus
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Three countries await the US presidential election with anxiety
October 31, 2024
Published by Clara Volintiru
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Bucharest must do more in the Black Sea region
October 31, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Foreign investors who want to shorten their supply chains are increasingly interested in CEE
October 30, 2024
Published by Radu Magdin
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Caught between threat and opportunity, Eastern Europe is racing to modernise both its defence and industry
October 30, 2024
Published by Pavol Demeš
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Slovakia will prioritise security relations with the US regardless of who is elected on November 5
October 30, 2024
Published by Irakli Machaidze
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And more interest from Western partners is needed
October 29, 2024
Published by Daniel Hegedüs
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Hungary’s government wants the former US president to return to the White House
October 29, 2024
Published by Taras Kuzio
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US foreign policy towards the South Caucasus is confusing, biased, and inconsistent
October 28, 2024
Published by Pavel Havlíček
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Prague will be keen to work with whoever is in the White House
October 28, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Fintech is booming in the CEE region, but investors want more than just clever code