April 30, 2025
Economic growth on par with the industrial revolution of the 19th century may be within reach, according to new research. Yet this technological bounty comes with […]
April 22, 2025
It’s time to dust off the Danube‑Black Sea Canal and make it the continent’s greenest freight superhighway.
April 14, 2025
While remittances, hydropower schemes, and fields have long defined Tajikistan’s economy, the writing on the wall is clear—reinvention is needed.
April 4, 2025
Central and Eastern Europe’s waste crisis can no longer be ignored or buried. But some forward-thinking municipalities have already proven that modern waste-to-energy initiatives not only […]
April 3, 2025
The Western Balkans stands at a pivotal juncture. With continuing reforms and stronger private sector engagement, the region has an opportunity to forge a more competitive, […]
February 20, 2025
Decoupling from Russian energy isn’t just about keeping the lights on. It’s about sparking local industries, drawing investment, and fuelling a more dynamic economy. Energy security […]
February 19, 2025
Landfills once defined Central and Eastern Europe’s approach to waste management, but today a wave of policy reforms, tech-savvy start-ups, and canny investors is building a […]
February 11, 2025
A major new report from Emerging Europe suggests that governments and businesses should embrace technology-driven solutions to drive reinvention to ensure that no community, especially those […]
January 28, 2025
The green agenda for the next decade: Where CEE governments, NGOs, and businesses agree—and disagree
The region will become either a model of balanced sustainability or a battleground of unending disputes between industry, governments, and civil society—depending on where compromise can […]
December 23, 2024
Kosovo must invest 2.8 billion US dollars in climate resilience over the next decade to safeguard its economy, health, and environment while transitioning to net-zero emissions […]
December 6, 2024
From Szczecin to Sofia, EV adoption is being held back by the gaping lack of charging infrastructure. Central and Eastern Europe plays an outsized role in […]
December 1, 2024
For emerging Europe, rural development is a blank canvas. What it becomes will depend on the vision we’re willing to imagine and the courage we have […]
October 31, 2024
Poland’s highly skilled workforce and developed IT services market make it an attractive destination for foreign investors who want to shorten their supply chains. Other parts […]
September 26, 2024
To achieve its energy transformation, Serbia requires continued and increased investment from more key players from around the world—across financial institutions and government and the private […]
September 19, 2024
Its backers claim it will help increase energy security and improve links between Romania and Bulgaria, but ecological NGOs believe the environmental cost of a hydropower […]
July 22, 2024
Of the EU’s 27 member states, 23 have seen protests by farmers in 2024. Despite this wave of action by the agricultural sector, not a single […]
June 18, 2024
Romania’s transformation into a key logistics node has so far gone largely unreported. It’s time for investors to start taking the country seriously. While in the […]
February 22, 2024
Can the traditional diets of Central Europe be made healthier and more sustainable without compromising on taste or increasing costs? What might a healthy, sustainable diet […]
February 16, 2024
With many of CEE’s farmers planning new, extensive protests against Ukrainian agriculture imports, it’s time for the region to begin a robust conversation about the future […]
February 14, 2024
Lithuania’s capital Vilnius will be the European Green Capital for 2025 as it strives to achieve climate neutrality by 2030. The city’s start-ups are contributing to […]
February 12, 2024
The Polish renewable energy market is on the up, and there’s much more room to grow. No wonder investors are embracing the sun. Poland may still […]
February 3, 2024
The WWF is calling for the wetland in Mahmudia to be designated a ‘national interest ecological restoration area’ by the Romanian government in order to safeguard […]
January 31, 2024
Our major new report’s recommendations include combatting the region’s demographic crisis, future-proofing education, trusting in the power of the digital transformation, advocating for the region’s success, […]
January 16, 2024
Uzbekistan’s economy has proven resilient to recent global challenges and has continued to grow at a rapid pace. The outlook remains positive, as the country courts […]
January 12, 2024
Uncertainty surrounding the evolution of Russia’s war on Ukraine plays an important role in shaping the regional outlook, says the World Bank. Excluding these two economies, […]