April 21, 2025

Stop chasing giants: Why CEE must empower its small heroes

Ministers clink glasses every time a multinational lands in Central and Eastern Europe. But it's time the region stopped chasing headlines and started backing the family bakeries, tool shops and start-ups that truly keep the lights on.
January 7, 2025

Smaller cities, bigger opportunities: The underrated growth engines of emerging Europe

Armed with lower operating costs, well-educated workforces, and supportive local governments, secondary cities are becoming unexpected magnets for talent and investment.  For decades, ambitious firms seeking […]