Insights
All our latest insight, analysis and opinion on strategy, growth, innovation and organisational performance.
July 19, 2024
Published by Radu Magdin
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The rest of the world needs a gateway into the EU, and CEE offers one
July 18, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Without reform, Central Asia's growth champion faces tougher times
July 17, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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The Western Balkans' clean energy revolution
July 16, 2024
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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Romania's quest to shed its bargain-basement image
July 11, 2024
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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Human capital, not birth rates, is key to building demographic resilience
July 10, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Global giants continue to view the city as crucial to innovation
July 9, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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A wave of initiatives is empowering female founders, igniting a surge of innovation and entrepreneurship
July 9, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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In the medium-term, labour shortages could be an obstacle to higher levels growth
July 8, 2024
Published by Marika Mikiashvili
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Football, protests, and the emergence of New Georgia
July 5, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Young Ukrainians have spoken, and they want more investment in education
July 5, 2024
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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It's fuelled by fierce competition and a supportive regulatory environment
July 5, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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A major new transport hub will go ahead, but on a greatly reduced scale
July 4, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Despite facing significant challenges, Slovenia’s economy remains robust
July 3, 2024
Published by Victoria Bogdanova
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Sofia might need to start thinking about changing its electoral system
July 2, 2024
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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Andrew Wrobel talks about innovation with Maurizio Ferrari of Synlab
July 2, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Sharp rises in real wages and private consumption are the main drivers
July 1, 2024
Published by Maria Gerth-Niculescu
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How Russia is trying to derail EU accession
June 28, 2024
Published by Tan Eroğlu
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True market fairness means empowering consumers
June 27, 2024
Published by Thea Dunlevie
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The Kremlin is turning food supply into a tool of geopolitical pressure and propaganda
June 26, 2024
Published by Laurențiu Pleșca
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Moldova and Ukraine this week opened EU accession negotiations. The process is not solely technical but also deeply political
June 25, 2024
Published by Maurizio Geri
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How the European model can serve as a blueprint for the Trans-Caspian region
June 24, 2024
Published by Glen Hodgson
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Sanctioning aluminium from Russia looks impressive at first glance, but the harder you look the worse a decision it seems
June 21, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Demographic decline and eternal political instability threaten to slow growth
June 19, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Why investment in education must be a key part of reconstruction
June 19, 2024
Published by Andrew Taylor
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The fusion of technology and globalisation is transforming markets. Smart CEE firms are taking advantage
June 18, 2024
Published by Radu Magdin
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How Romania, with little fanfare, became a supply chain star
June 17, 2024
Published by Alon Ben-Meir
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Mutual recognition between Serbia and Kosovo: How do we get there?
June 15, 2024
Published by Ivan Verstyuk
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered a vision for ending his war: control of four Ukrainian regions
June 14, 2024
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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Deputy Prime Minister Dumitru Alaiba talks about the country’s ambitious agenda
June 14, 2024
Published by Irakli Machaidze
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More red tape won’t stop governments spying on journalists
June 13, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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The enormous potential of Ukraine’s economy
June 12, 2024
Published by Adam Hsakou
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European election victory of Slovakia’s socialists masks a strong sovereigntist bloc
June 12, 2024
Published by Jana Juzová
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In Czechia, combustion engines and migration take the spotlight
June 11, 2024
Published by Clara Volintiru
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In Romania, a long election cycle has only just begun
June 11, 2024
Published by Anna Wójcik
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The once all-powerful Law and Justice party has lost its first election in a decade
June 10, 2024
Published by Dimitar Keranov
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The European Parliament vote played second fiddle to yet another inconclusive national election
June 10, 2024
Published by Daniel Hegedüs
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Hungarian PM's regime remains entrenched
June 10, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Transitioning to a high-tech, added value era will be key for future growth
June 7, 2024
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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Steady growth masks a wide range of problems for the Romanian economy
June 6, 2024
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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Georgia revives a deep-water port development, this time with help from Beijing
June 5, 2024
Published by Bogdan Cozma
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Romanians will this year elect a new parliament and president
June 4, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Lithuania takes another step towards strengthening its defence sector
May 31, 2024
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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The NGO empowering Tajik women and girls to take up careers in IT
May 30, 2024
Published by Tea Kljajić
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In Bosnia, a naive separatist movement is putting citizens at risk
May 29, 2024
Published by Radu Magdin
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What CEE and the world can learn from the original Asian tiger
May 28, 2024
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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Reluctance to embrace climate objectives place the energy transition in jeopardy
May 27, 2024
Published by Dr Arber N. Shehu
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Documenting the first steps towards digital healthcare in Southeast Europe
May 26, 2024
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The 2024 K.E.Y Platform offers a solution to balance power and ambitions in the Pacific
May 24, 2024
Published by Taras Kuzio
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How Armenia and Azerbaijan finally made peace
May 23, 2024
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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A new study highlights six areas for potential investment
May 22, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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The role of Beijing in Serbia’s economy has been overplayed
May 21, 2024
Published by Glen Hodgson
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How enterprises can adapt to the future of work
May 20, 2024
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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A law targeting NGOs threatens Georgia's EU prospects
May 17, 2024
Published by Laurențiu Pleșca
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Georgia is caught in a geopolitical tug of war
May 16, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Much of emerging Europe is falling behind on its commitment to equality
May 15, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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In the agrifood sector, women can be agents of change
May 14, 2024
Published by Xiaoqing Yu
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The catalyst role of low-cost cross-border payments in the Western Balkans
May 13, 2024
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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In the Baltics, defence tech is coming of age
May 12, 2024
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: Looking beyond emerging Europe can offer a new perspective on how our region can improve
May 10, 2024
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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The law poses a threat to the country’s investment climate
May 9, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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In Estonia, renewed economic convergence will require stronger productivity growth
May 8, 2024
Published by Luis Santis
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Protecting Prague’s beautiful architecture is causing a housing crisis
May 7, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Challenges there may be, but Albania’s economy is broadly in a good place
May 6, 2024
Published by Martyna Smółka
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Poland’s state-owned enterprises need genuine reform, not more politicking
May 5, 2024
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: Chişinău could be Europe’s next outsourcing champion
May 3, 2024
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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Some key new initiatives look set to help Latvia's start-up scene move out of the shadow of its northern neighbour Estonia
May 2, 2024
Published by Yulia Valova
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Kyiv sees itself as one of Europe's largest exporters of clean energy
May 1, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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The indisputable benefits of EU membership
April 30, 2024
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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PwC’s Agnieszka Gajewska talks about 20 years of EU membership
April 29, 2024
Published by Marian Männi
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The challenges facing female entrepreneurs in Moldova
April 28, 2024
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: Stereotypes are based on the idea that everyone in a certain group is the same. They are not
April 26, 2024
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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Central to Kosovo’s economic future is its ongoing dispute with Serbia
April 24, 2024
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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Andrew Wrobel talks AI in medicine with Máté Balázs Kovács of AIP Labs
April 24, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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However, turbulence lies ahead
April 23, 2024
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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The success of the EU’s 2004 enlargement must drive a new wave of expansion
April 22, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Despite headwinds, Lithuania's fintech sector remains resilient
April 21, 2024
Published by Andrew Wrobel
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The Last Word: How to empower more women in the agrifood sector?
April 19, 2024
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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Across emerging Europe, soaring temperatures must serve as a call to action
April 18, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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The economy would benefit from political reform
April 17, 2024
Published by Craig Turp-Balazs
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Europe’s first e-park is at the heart of Moldova’s emergence as an IT powerhouse
April 16, 2024
Published by Arta Haxhixhemajli
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Only 28 of NATO's 32 members recognise Kosovo's independence
April 13, 2024
Published by Tiina Kaukvere
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Every fourth Moldovan lives abroad. But some are coming home
April 12, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Support for Ukraine is vital for European democracy
April 11, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Central Asia's economies forecast to outperform Europe once again
April 10, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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Latvia must lean into innovation and green growth
April 10, 2024
Published by Radu Magdin
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Throughout 2024 and beyond, political risk should be at the top of the business agenda
April 8, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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A creaking economy has Hungarians considering their options
April 5, 2024
Published by Laurențiu Pleșca
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In Turkey, power begins to slip away from Erdogan
April 3, 2024
Published by Marek Grzegorczyk
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How we can empower female entrepreneurs in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia
March 29, 2024
Published by Christian Roy
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Reimagining Central and Eastern Europe's future development through the 3SI
