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Can the Three Seas Initiative be saved from irrelevance?
The Three Seas Initiative currently lacks the political backing that would see it given the leadership and financial support it needs to gain any real momentum, but similarly lacks anyone brave enough...
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Ukraine marks Independence Day: Emerging Europe this week
Catch up quickly with the stories from Central and Eastern Europe that matter. Russia’s war on Ukraine Ukraine on Thursday marked its second Independence Day since Russia’s full-scale invasion, with...
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Ukraine strikes Russia’s navy in Crimea: Emerging Europe this week
Catch up quickly with the stories from Central and Eastern Europe that matter. Russia’s war on Ukraine Ukraine said it attacked naval targets and port infrastructure in Crimea on September 13, in one...
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Growth in Central Asia is outpacing that of emerging Europe
‘The robust growth of the economies of Central Asia and the weaker performance of those in Central Europe and the Baltic states reflect the different consequences of energy prices, inflation and...
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It’s time to speed up digitalisation in CEE, especially eGovernment
Most of emerging Europe’s EU members have fallen behind the rest of the bloc when it comes to the implementation of digital public services. To what extent are government services provided online...
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The Baltic states: Five essential reads
If you’re looking to learn more about the rich history and vibrant culture of the three Baltic states—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—then look no further. We have curated a list that will take you on...
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Slovakia’s new PM ends military aid for Ukraine: Emerging Europe this week
Catch up quickly with the stories from Central and Eastern Europe that matter. Russia’s war on Ukraine Slovakia’s new prime minister, Robert Fico (pictured), announced on Thursday that he would stop...
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Connecting Europe by train: It’s time to start making the right political...
Many of the problems facing Europe’s cross-border railways can be put right with simple, relatively cheap solutions, says campaigner Jon Worth. ‘We know how to do this, it’s just a question of making...
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Hungary’s relaunch of ‘Golden Visa’ programme is anti-establishment posturing...
Fidesz continues to pursue a foreign policy agenda borne out of spite and hubris as opposed to one that is rooted in pragmatism or driven by national interest. Last week, Hungarian Prime Minister...
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NATO chief warns Russia is stockpiling missiles
Catch up quickly with the stories from Central and Eastern Europe that matter. Russia’s war on Ukraine Russia has built up a large stockpile of missiles and intends to use them in a bid to destroy...
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Ukraine calls for further mobilisation
Catch up quickly with the stories from Central and Eastern Europe that matter. Russia’s war on Ukraine Ukraine’s military wants to mobilise up to 500,000 extra people, President Volodymyr Zelensky...
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That was the year that was: Emerging Europe in 2023
From Ukraine’s ongoing resilience in the face of Russia’s brutal aggression to Hungary’s intransigence and a changing of the guard in Poland, this is our review of 2023 in Central and Eastern Europe....
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Russia intensifies missile attacks against Ukraine
Catch up quickly with the stories from Central and Eastern Europe that matter. Russia’s war on Ukraine Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, and its second-largest city, Kharkiv, came under heavy Russian missile...
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The EU has been very good for emerging Europe
From Tallinn to Ljubljana, emerging Europe is reaping the benefits of two decades of EU membership. But while even the region’s eurosceptics have no real intention of leaving the bloc, more could be...
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Ceasefire in Ukraine would benefit only Russia, says Zelensky
Catch up quickly with the stories from Central and Eastern Europe that matter. Russia’s war on Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that a ceasefire in Russia’s war against Ukraine...
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A surgical strike on Russian passports could dampen enthusiasm for Putin’s...
The collective West must close ranks to enforce a uniform travel ban and more stringent banking restrictions on Russia’s entire citizenry. Doing so will serve as a litmus test of whether civil society...
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In emerging Europe, the AI revolution is happening right before our eyes
AI has great potential to improve the workforce shortage problem in some emerging European countries with the most significant workforce shortages, such as Slovenia and Estonia. To many professionals,...
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A unique expedition to save the Baltic Sea
The Baltic Sea is under pressure from multiple factors—climate change, intense fishing, as well as pollution that is still difficult to control. A six-month long Lithuanian expedition is hoping to...
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In parts of Eastern Europe and Central Asia, autocracy and weak justice...
Low scores on the latest Corruption Perceptions Index in many countries across Eastern Europe and Central Asia reflect systemic governance deficits and a lack of independent oversight. Improvement in...
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The Latvian on-demand CPG start-up supplementing the creator economy
Supliful, a Latvian on-demand consumer packaged goods start-up, helps online entrepreneurs and influencers launch and manage their private-label cosmetics, dietary supplement, or packaged food...
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