December 4, 2024
Moldova is an example for other small countries tethered economically to Moscow—reorientation of the economy is not just possible, but essential. Tethered for decades to Moscow—either […]
December 4, 2024
It’s time for Georgia’s allies to show that they are committed to its pro-European future. Western support for democracy and sustainability in Georgia has always been […]
November 25, 2024
The return of Trump to the United States presidency raises legitimate concerns for both the European Union and the Balkans. These concerns primarily revolve around national […]
November 20, 2024
Poland’s upcoming presidency of the European Council comes at a time when Europe is facing many challenges, but also many opportunities. The central theme of the […]
November 19, 2024
Positive development in Ukraine is in the EU’s own best interests. Large sums will undoubtedly be required, but they are manageable for the EU, even if […]
November 14, 2024
At a time of security tensions, rising nationalism and euroscepticism, the EU must not allow cuts to Erasmus+. Protecting the programme is essential to reinforce its […]
November 10, 2024
The challenges Europe face may be unpredictable, but they’re also an invitation to reinvent how we approach unity, stability, and strength. As I read former Finnish […]
October 29, 2024
Hungary’s government clearly wants the former US president to return to the White House and has been cultivating him and his wing of the Republican party. […]
October 25, 2024
In Europe, healthcare systems are failing despite being sustained by taxpayer money. The more unhealthy people are, the more they burden the struggling healthcare system and […]
October 22, 2024
Upcoming elections on October 26 present a crucial opportunity for Georgian voters to shape their political future. Georgia is facing an unprecedented challenge which could alter […]
October 21, 2024
Pension funds, insurers and infrastructure are a perfect match. The potential for institutional investors to play a transformative role in CEE infrastructure development is clear. Poland, […]
October 17, 2024
The EU doesn’t need more red tape and fancy titles. Instead, specialised roles with a clear, focused purpose are essential in the context of the EU’s […]
October 16, 2024
Moldova this week votes in a key referendum on future EU membership that will decide the country’s future. But what advantages would an EU perspective bring […]
October 8, 2024
Vulnerable to both severe flooding and drought, North Macedonia needs to invest 6.4 billion US dollars over the next decade to effectively protect people and property […]
September 27, 2024
Despite Western misperceptions, little has changed in the geopolitics of the South Caucasus. Armenia remains enmeshed with Russia and Azerbaijan remains outside Russia’s sphere of influence. […]
September 27, 2024
Poland’s fiscal expansion continues, as PM Donald Tusk shows little sign of scaling back his predecessor’s policies of high defence spending, generous wage increases, and lavish […]
September 24, 2024
Romania’s politicians should not waste the opportunity to become a pivotal player in Ukraine’s reconstruction. In the context of the Ukrainian conflict, the international community is […]
September 20, 2024
Nine of the 11 EU members from emerging Europe will be very happy with the posts they managed to procure in the new European Commission. Hungary […]
September 13, 2024
Only by consolidating its European commitment at both the political and constitutional levels can Moldova ensure a stable and prosperous future within the European Union. On […]
September 7, 2024
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s consistent efforts to assert Kosovo’s sovereignty over the predominantly ethnic Serb municipalities do not bolster Kosovo’s independence. Instead, Kurti’s misplaced efforts […]
September 4, 2024
Investment in the Roma is not only urgently needed but is also one of the most economically viable ways to respond to the current labour market […]
September 3, 2024
The European Union must take steps which hold Georgia’s government accountable without undermining the European aspirations and faith of the Georgian people. In June, EU leaders […]
August 30, 2024
With the right mix of policy, innovation, and investment, Slovakia has the potential to not just maintain its current status but to rise as a leading […]
August 22, 2024
CEE countries are not just assembly lines for Western Europe; they are also centres of innovation, talent, and investment. And the region’s people offer a sizeable […]
August 21, 2024
Consumers in the European Union are increasingly seeing Moldovan labels on their fruit, as the country pivots away from the Russian market. This summer, a heatwave […]
August 20, 2024
With his country’s economy in such a precarious state, Viktor Orbán’s political grandstanding increasingly looks like a vanity project Hungary can ill afford. Standing on Budapest’s […]
August 19, 2024
Georgia’s freedom fighters have one last chance to fight authoritarianism—but they need ECHR support
With an appeal to Georgia’s Constitutional Court to strike down an anti-European law likely to be in vain, civil society should turn to the European Court […]
August 16, 2024
With a focus on ideas, not track record, one of Romania’s regional development agencies has its sights set on creating tens of successful tech firms—and at […]
August 13, 2024
Salome Zourabichvili’s presidency has been characterised by a clear vision for Georgia’s future—one that is firmly rooted in European values and democratic governance. Georgian President Salome […]
August 8, 2024
Reluctant though they may be to form a functioning government, Bulgaria’s MPs this week did manage to come together to vote through a fast-tracked anti-LGBT+ law […]