April 7, 2025
If the EU fails to sanction those responsible for dismantling democracy in Tbilisi, Brussels risks sending a dangerous message to its candidate countries: that democratic backsliding […]
March 19, 2025
To achieve high-income status, middle-income countries in Europe and Central Asia must prioritise reforms that will foster the infusion of capital, knowledge, and expertise, boost private […]
March 17, 2025
The cost of further EU enlargement will be high. But the cost of not enlarging the Union—both economic and geopolitical—could be higher still. European leaders never […]
March 4, 2025
Georgia may have decades ago broken free from the Soviet Union, but its struggle for true independence is far from over. For the 15 nations once […]
February 25, 2025
The unregulated infusion of UAE petrodollars could prove as corrosive and cancerous to Tbilisi’s Euro-Atlantic aspirations as Moscow’s ongoing hybrid warfare campaign. On January 13, at […]
February 14, 2025
Entrenched corruption and weakening democratic institutions in the region can frequently be attributed to the dismantling of critical checks and balances. Extensive corruption continues to plague […]
February 3, 2025
For the first time in three decades Moldova holds undisputed leverage in its relationship with Transnistria. The choices made now will define the country’s future path, […]
January 13, 2025
Imposing targeted sanctions and supporting civil society are all necessary steps to help Georgia stay on its democratic, European path. Georgia, once seen as a strong […]
January 7, 2025
Hungary’s presidency of the Council of the EU made enlargement a dirty word. Poland needs to make it not just acceptable again, but essential. Outlining Poland’s […]
January 1, 2025
Will the EU be able to pick up the slack should the Donald Trump administration reduce or end support for Ukraine? Is Warsaw’s mayor about to […]
December 31, 2024
Some movies, TV, books, music, travel and sporting highlights that kept the Emerging Europe team occupied when we weren’t busy working. Films The New Year That […]
December 27, 2024
From Ukraine’s ongoing resilience in the face of Russia’s brutal aggression to rigged elections in Georgia, political stalemate in Bulgaria, and the shooting of Slovakia’s PM, […]
December 17, 2024
Everyone loves Christmas, everyone loves awards. Awards at Christmas therefore are just about perfect. Emerging Europe this week named the winners of its 2024 awards programme, […]
December 17, 2024
Data show a significant slowdown in new foreign greenfield investment in most countries of the region: only Moldova has seen an increase. International investors are increasingly […]
December 14, 2024
In appointing a far-right former footballer to the country’s presidency, the ruling Georgian Dream party has scored yet another own goal. Georgia has history with former […]
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 28, 2024
Countering disinformation in the Black Sea region requires rethinking both the tools and the approach used. Disinformation plays a significant role in the phenomenon of democratic […]
November 3, 2024
One of the pillars of reinvention is staying ahead of disruptions—responding to it before it arrives rather than reacting in the moment. Observing the intricate […]
October 30, 2024
Growing street protests, heightened interest from Western partners, and the president’s implicit support, could push Georgia toward a challenging yet transformative new chapter. The ruling Georgian […]
October 24, 2024
Within a few days, Georgian and US citizens will cast their ballots in elections that will have momentous consequences for their respective countries—and for the strained […]
October 23, 2024
The isolationism of many political parties—in power in Moldova, or in opposition in Georgia—is a larger vulnerability than the malign interference of Russia. As October comes […]
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 18, 2024
LGBTQIA+ victims in Georgia rarely see justice. Silence has a cost, and right now, it is being paid by the most vulnerable. If the system that […]
October 13, 2024
For locals, the increasing presence of digital nomads in many places across emerging Europe offers them a chance to engage in a global conversation without leaving […]
October 7, 2024
There can be no lasting peace in a country without a functional and civil political and social environment. War or peace? This has become the main, […]
October 1, 2024
In semi-democratic/hybrid systems such as Georgia, where emotions, national pride, and cultural symbols are identity markers for society, enrolling sports stars to support the ruling party […]
September 22, 2024
If the emerging Europe region wants the West to move beyond misconceptions and increase its awareness and understanding of the region, perhaps it must start by […]
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 11, 2024
On paper, Georgia’s economy is doing relatively well. But a pivotal parliamentary election in October could significantly alter the country’s economic direction, especially if the vote […]