Analysis

September 19, 2024

As Romania and Bulgaria revive decades-old hydropower plans, ecologists call foul

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 […]
September 17, 2024

In the Western Balkans, government failures are increasing coal pollution

Dereliction of law enforcement duties by governments in the Western Balkans again led to an increase in sulphur dioxide (SO2) pollution from the region’s antiquated coal […]
September 16, 2024

Time for investors to take a closer look at the digital transformation in CEE

CEE is experiencing an economic overhaul driven by digital solutions that are revolutionising industries such as manufacturing, banking, and logistics. Investors who have hitherto ignored the […]
September 15, 2024

The last word: Hope for Hungary lies in Budapest, its diverse, liberal capital

Budapest’s ongoing support for liberal values comes despite the Hungarian government’s best efforts to erode it. One thing that has always fascinated me about Budapest is […]