Analysis

August 28, 2024

In CEE, policy stifles private investment in energy, and hinders the fight against climate change

By decreasing state control and allowing more private investment, CEE’s energy markets can become more competitive, transparent, and efficient. Current energy policies fall short of leveraging […]
August 25, 2024

The last word: ‘Stay, build, and let the world come to you’

The world doesn’t need another start-up from Silicon Valley—it needs your start-up right here, in emerging Europe. “It’s always very rewarding to receive [enthusiastic] feedback from […]
August 22, 2024

Once considered peripheral, CEE has become integral to the EU’s economic wellbeing

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 13, 2024

Salome Zourabichvili: A steadfast leader in turbulent times

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

Bulgaria’s MPs can’t form a government, but they can still vote through laws copied and pasted from Russia

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 […]