Insights
All our latest insight, analysis and opinion on strategy, growth, innovation and organisational performance.
October 27, 2024
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: Ukraine's Cyrillic alphabet is not the same as Russia's
October 25, 2024
Published by Dimitar Keranov
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Can Washington help prevent democratic backsliding?
October 25, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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The city is leveraging natural advantages with forward-thinking strategies
October 25, 2024
Published by Máté Hajba
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Public health systems risk crossing the line from protection to paternalism
October 24, 2024
Published by Irakli Machaidze
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Elections in Georgia and the US will test the resolve of democratic institutions
October 24, 2024
Published by Henrik S. Werenskiold
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Astana's rejection of BRICS could redefine its regional standing—for better or worse
October 24, 2024
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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Can Yerevan diversify its sources of foreign investment?
October 23, 2024
Published by Clara Volintiru
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Europe’s periphery is no longer content to wait quietly for EU accession
October 22, 2024
Published by Laurențiu Pleșca
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Amid protests and polarisation, voters face a pivotal choice
October 21, 2024
Published by Christian Roy
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Mobilising domestic capital could help bridge CEE’s massive infrastructure investment gap
October 20, 2024
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: Kosovo’s young people are taking on tomorrow's challenges
October 18, 2024
Published by Giorgi Ninos
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Why LGBTQIA+ Georgians are forced to stay silent
October 17, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Without better education, emerging Europe and Central Asia risk falling short of their potential
October 17, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Drones are no longer a novelty—they’re reshaping how goods move from shelf to doorstep
October 17, 2024
Published by Irakli Machaidze
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Brussels may need stronger defence coordination—but not another vague title
October 16, 2024
Published by Cristian Gherasim
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Moldova this week votes in a key referendum that will decide the country's future
October 16, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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While Germany struggles, its eastern neighbours are not
October 15, 2024
Published by Reinvantage Insight
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If Astana is to compete globally, it needs a smarter, more diverse economy
October 14, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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The Bulgarian city is positioning itself at the forefront of the region’s electric vehicle push
October 13, 2024
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: Digital nomads and the global conversation
October 11, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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The country's economic outlook remains clouded by reliance on Russia
October 10, 2024
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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Policymakers must stop sidelining agriculture if they want sustainable, inclusive growth
October 9, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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In the race for semiconductor self-sufficiency, Poland has become one of Europe’s leading contenders
October 8, 2024
Published by Reinvantage Insight
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Without urgent investment, Skopje faces serious problems
October 7, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Moldova wants to diversify its energy sources by attracting foreign investors
October 7, 2024
Published by Victor Kipiani
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There can be no lasting peace in a country without a functional and civil political and social environment
October 6, 2024
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: There’s always another step, another opportunity to adapt
October 4, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Stara Zagora shows how second-tier cities can lead with bold, bottom-up development
October 3, 2024
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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For UK firms, Uzbekistan's economic opening offers a wealth of opportunities
October 2, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Why companies are moving to the Western Balkans
October 1, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Strong fundamentals and smart governance keep Vilnius ahead in the CEE-Baltics business race
October 1, 2024
Published by Tamta Pantsulaia
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Is Georgia’s fondness for former athletes a winning strategy or Soviet-era legacy?
September 29, 2024
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: It’s crucial to acknowledge that we're all human
September 28, 2024
Published by Eddie Priymak
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How a Ukrainian Baptist convention upholds a legacy of activism
September 27, 2024
Published by Taras Kuzio
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Will the Kremlin allow Armenia to slip from its grasp?
September 27, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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PM Donald Tusk shows little sign of scaling back his predecessor's policies
September 26, 2024
Published by Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi
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Harnessing Serbia’s potential to help power Europe’s energy transition
September 25, 2024
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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Digital Moldova is real
September 24, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Żabka plans for a listing on the Warsaw Stock Exchange
September 24, 2024
Published by Radu Magdin
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Why Romania should be the logistics hub for Ukraine’s reconstruction
September 23, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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CEE's EU members need innovation for a new growth model
September 22, 2024
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: CEE must confront its own stereotypes
September 20, 2024
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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The Baltics and CEE are stepping into the spotlight as Brussels reshuffles its top ranks
September 19, 2024
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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Romania and Bulgaria are dusting off hydropower projects—and running straight into green resistance
September 18, 2024
Published by Glen Hodgson
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CEE is better placed than Western Europe to make the most of automation
September 17, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Governments in the Western Balkans are failing to curb coal pollution—at mounting human and economic cost
September 16, 2024
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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It's time for investors to take a closer look at the digital transformation in CEE
September 15, 2024
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: Cheering Budapest’s support for liberal values
September 13, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Shiny new terminals risk becoming costly, stranded assets
September 13, 2024
Published by Laurențiu Pleșca
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An EU referendum defeat could plunge the country into political uncertainty and geopolitical risk
September 12, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Money from CEE is flowing into Western Europe. But it's not all welcome
September 11, 2024
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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On paper, the economy is doing well. The reality is different.
September 10, 2024
Published by Konrad Jagodzinski
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How can CEE turn its perceived appeal into global impact?
September 9, 2024
Published by Jasper Dietz
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It is time for NATO to back Ukraine’s offensive
September 8, 2024
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: Poland has become a major destination for migrants
September 7, 2024
Published by Alon Ben-Meir
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The closure of Belgrade-run institutions tests Kosovo’s sovereignty and regional stability
September 7, 2024
Published by Marian Männi
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There’s nothing cartoonish about Moldova’s love of animation
September 6, 2024
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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Andrew Wrobel talks AI with GE Healthcare's Jan Beger
September 6, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Volodymyr Zelensky has shuffled his pack ahead of an important autumn
September 5, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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The Latvian airline is courting institutional and retail investors
September 4, 2024
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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Training young Roma isn’t just a social good
September 3, 2024
Published by Irakli Machaidze
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Tbilisi must be held accountable
September 2, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Developing economies face substantial financing gaps
September 1, 2024
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: Other factors matter more
August 30, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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And overturns four years of Estonian dominance to become our new investment promotion champion
August 30, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Slovakia needs the right mix of policy, innovation, and investment
August 28, 2024
Published by Reinvantage Insight
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Without smarter frameworks, CEE risks falling behind
August 27, 2024
Published by Radu Magdin
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Both South Korea and Romania have the potential to be much more than standard-issue offshore balancers
August 25, 2024
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: The world doesn’t need another start-up from Silicon Valley
August 22, 2024
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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CEE economies are now driving growth across the EU
August 21, 2024
Published by Tiina Kaukvere
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Russia’s war on Ukraine has forced Moldova’s agricultural sector to pivot
August 20, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Viktor Orbán’s grandstanding is a vanity project Hungary can ill afford
August 19, 2024
Published by Jasper Dietz
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Georgia's civil society should look to the European Court of Human Rights
August 16, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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The focus is ideas, not track record
August 13, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Salome Zourabichvili’s has a clear vision for Georgia’s future
August 12, 2024
Published by Andrew Taylor
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Technology has ended the need to choose richness or reach
August 12, 2024
Published by Victor Kipiani
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Tbilisi must adapt its national security strategies
August 8, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Even in deadlock, Bulgarian lawmakers are advancing legislation that mirrors Moscow’s playbook
August 7, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Commitment to innovation makes Estonia’s IT sector emerging Europe's most competitive, again
August 5, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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As the world watches Ukraine, the struggles of its northern neighbour go largely ignored
August 4, 2024
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: A new wave of Ukrainian female entrepreneurs is redefining success and driving innovation
August 2, 2024
Published by Marian Männi
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Moving from Silicon Valley to a remote village in Moldova has its perks
July 31, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Assessing Ashgabat's economic health is almost impossible
July 30, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Poland's Solidarity Transport Hub faces competition from Hungary
July 27, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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A literary journey through the Land of Fire
July 26, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Lithuania aims to establish itself as a global fintech hub by 2028
July 25, 2024
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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There are signs that that Brussels is ready to get serious with Viktor Orbán
July 24, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Serbia is about to start making EVs, as well as supplying the lithium that powers them
July 23, 2024
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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How war and pandemic put Central Europe at the heart of the global supply chain
July 22, 2024
Published by Lika Kobeshavidze
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No candidates have been nominated for chair of the EP’s agriculture committee
