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Serbia and Jadar lithium mines: will the project resume?

Serbia has gained attention in recent years for its potential lithium resources and the development of lithium projects. Lithium is a key element used in the production of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems, making it a valuable resource in the global transition towards cleaner energy. One…

Léo Portal2023-06-15

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Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) in Serbia: a review

Despite Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to Serbia's National Bank, the country's record amount of foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2022 exceeded central bankers' expectations. Aleksandar Vucic, the president of Serbia, praised the "great success in a year of fighting in Ukraine". By showcasing Vucic's close ties to Moscow and…

B.F.G. Fabrègue2023-05-09

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Resource factors of the conflict in Ukraine: what post-war prospects

Introduction The Russian Federation's February 24, 2022 invasion has shaken up the international political order, becoming the most serious conflict in Europe since the '90. It is impossible to clearly identify the causes of the war. On the one hand, it may have to do with Russian imperial ambitions, dating…

Marceli W. Hazla2023-04-28

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The Lithuanian risk of out-of-control inflation: how citizens have to adapt

According to data from the National Social Security Fund of Lithuania, nominal labour income rose by 12.7% year-on-year, but could not keep up with the 20% inflation rate in January-March. The increase in average incomes was due to increases in the minimum wage and raises for civil servants. The income…

Gwendal Combot2023-04-21

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The end for Djukanovic’s era in Montenegro

Jakov Milatovic is the new president of Montenegro. In the run-off against the outgoing Milo Djukanovic, Milatovic – the candidate of the centrist “Evropa sad!” (Europe Now!) movement – won a landslide victory with over 60% of the vote, confirming the predictions made after the first round, when the 36-year-old…

Léo Portal2023-04-11

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The demographic cost of the war in Ukraine

Ukraine’s modern demography is ultimately shaped by war World War II had a profound impact on the age pyramid of Ukraine, as well as the ratio of females to males in the population, as we can see in this graph below. The war resulted in a significant loss of life,…

Henrique Horta2023-03-17

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Will you work in the Polish gaming industry? The economics of 11 Bit Studios, CD Projekt Red and PlayWay

You can find our previous analysis on the Polish gaming industry HERE If you're not a gamer, chances are you will be soon. The video game industry is thriving and expected to continue to grow, with the global gaming business estimated to be worth $321 billion by 2026. Social and…

Gwendal Combot2023-02-27

Protest in Kosovo by serbs, Eastern Europe, European Union, Kosovo, Russia, Serbia

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Serbia: the rope of a much bigger tug of war game between West and East

The Western Balkans have long served as a geopolitical ‘chessboard’ between Russia and the West. The region's protracted EU accession process and current enlargement fatigue provide Russia with a rare opportunity to further expand its influence in the region, ultimately weakening the functions of the EU and NATO. While Russian…

Léo Portal2023-01-24

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State of the matter of the Industrie 4.0 in Poland

Poland’s Digital Economy and Society Index There are many ways to quantify the level of adaptation of a country’s industry to the Industrie 4.0. Having regard to the fact that the first condition for any industry to be compatible with this fourth revolution is digitalisation, it is a good idea…

Pawel Morisson de la Bassetière2022-12-21

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Romanian energy sector: how current events might foster its development

After the Netherlands, Romania is the second largest producer of natural gas in the European Union. It presently generates 11 billion cubic meters of natural gas per year, which is sufficient to meet its needs during the summer but can be insufficient during the winter. It is ranked 49th in…

B.F.G. Fabrègue2022-12-08

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Selected Polish government’s initiatives towards the implementation of Industry 4.0

The Polish economy is still significantly behind other European countries in terms of Industry 4.0 implementation. The Polish government has become increasingly aware of the fundamental importance of modernizing its industry in order to ensure its economic sustainability. Having a competitive industry is of paramount importance for any country, in…

Pawel Morisson de la Bassetière2022-11-23

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Poland : a synthetic analysis and presentation

In the Blue Europe Country Dossiers, we present Central and Eastern European countries under a basical but important point of view : how their economy work. Our articles are updated yearly, for a more complete and uptodate reading. In this Paper : Poland

Pawel Morisson de la Bassetière2021-08-26

Country Analysis

Serbia and Jadar lithium mines: will the project resume?

Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) in Serbia: a review

Resource factors of the conflict in Ukraine: what post-war prospects

The Lithuanian risk of out-of-control inflation: how citizens have to adapt

The end for Djukanovic’s era in Montenegro

The demographic cost of the war in Ukraine

Will you work in the Polish gaming industry? The economics of 11 Bit Studios, CD Projekt Red and PlayWay

Serbia: the rope of a much bigger tug of war game between West and East

State of the matter of the Industrie 4.0 in Poland

Romanian energy sector: how current events might foster its development

Selected Polish government’s initiatives towards the implementation of Industry 4.0

Poland : a synthetic analysis and presentation

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