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Pollution in the Western Balkans (Part 3): European Initiatives

In this final third part we will analyse European initiatives put in place to address environmental issues in the Western Balkans. Particularly, we will go through EU financial instruments, EU implementation plans and finally European territorial cooperation. You can read the previous Part 2 here. European financial instruments EU instruments…

B.F.G. Fabrègue2023-10-06

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Tallin Smart City: Estonia’s flagship of innovation

It goes without saying that a nation's capital is almost always the best representation of its heart. So, it comes as no surprise that Estonia's capital, Tallinn, is a renown smart city. The term 'smart city' may seem a bit of a challenge, and not because it is supposedly controversial:…

Andrea Bogoni2023-09-22

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Pollution in the Western Balkans (Part 2): public opinion

You can find part 1 here. Introduction In this second part regarding environmental concerns in the Western Balkans, we will briefly analyse the general public perception of this issue. Particularly, we will analyse and showcase 2023 data from the Balkan Public Barometer. The Balkan Barometer is an annual survey of…

B.F.G. Fabrègue2023-09-15

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For a better future of NEETs in Romania

By Amalia Dania Berinde Dania Berinde majored in English Literature in 2013 and later became an English-Romanian translator. In 2022 she began economic studies, enrolling in bachelor’s studies at the Vasile Goldis Western University of Arad, specialising in Accounting and Management Informatics under the mentorship of Professor Olimpia Neagu. Blue…

Guest Author2023-09-08

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The EU enlargement in the Western Balkans: new challenges after the war

Introduction The large-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia since February 2022 has radically transformed the international political environment and internal balances within the European Union and, predictably, has also affected relations with the Western Balkans. The process of European integration of the six countries in the region (Albania, Bosnia Herzegovina,…

Léo Portal2023-08-31

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Pollution in the Western Balkans (Part 1): an overview

Pollution, air quality and, more broadly, responses to climate change pose a challenge to the stability and security of the Balkan region. The environmental fragility of the region combined with critical socio-economic issues make it feared that the energy transition in the Western Balkans will not be a foregone conclusion.…

B.F.G. Fabrègue2023-08-19

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Threats to the Rule of Law in the UK and in Europe

By Lorenza Buttini Lorenza Buttini is a graduate in the master’s degree in law at the University of Pavia with a score of 109/110. Her final dissertation, discussed in December 2022, is about ‘The contrast to the gender pay gap’ in the field of European Comparative Labor Law, with particular…

Guest Author2023-08-09

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The Global Gateway (Part 2): is it failing its objectives?

You can find part 1 here. The European Union's response to China's global trade and infrastructure programmes is now materialising. Europe's major Global Gateway initiatives aim to provide developing nations with an alternative to China's Belt and Road Initiative, which projects Beijing's clout along critical trade routes through port improvements,…

Léo Portal2023-07-31

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Croatia and the Euro (Part 2): an assessment shortly after the changeover

You can find Part 1 here. In 2023, Croatia has reached a crucial integration milestone with the EU. After a decade of EU membership, the Balkan nation has joined the Euro and Schengen zones. As the EU Single Market celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, this signifies a dramatic shift…

B.F.G. Fabrègue2023-07-28

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The Global Gateway (Part 1): a European response to the Belt and Road

The Global Gateway is a new European strategy that was introduced by the European Commission and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on December 1, 2021. Its goal is to strengthen global health, education, and research systems while advancing smart, clean, and secure energy, digital, and transportation…

Léo Portal2023-06-30

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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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Croatia and the Euro (Part 1): why did the country adopt the common currency?

Despite challenging experiences with the Euro’s governance, particularly during the financial crisis, the rules for joining the monetary union have remained essentially unchanged since their inception, and Croatia has followed the path into the Eurozone as set out in the Maastricht Treaty. Croatia is the 20th country to decide to…

B.F.G. Fabrègue2023-06-03

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Pollution in the Western Balkans (Part 3): European Initiatives

Tallin Smart City: Estonia’s flagship of innovation

Pollution in the Western Balkans (Part 2): public opinion

For a better future of NEETs in Romania

The EU enlargement in the Western Balkans: new challenges after the war

Pollution in the Western Balkans (Part 1): an overview

Threats to the Rule of Law in the UK and in Europe

The Global Gateway (Part 2): is it failing its objectives?

Croatia and the Euro (Part 2): an assessment shortly after the changeover

The Global Gateway (Part 1): a European response to the Belt and Road

Serbia and Jadar lithium mines: will the project resume?

Croatia and the Euro (Part 1): why did the country adopt the common currency?

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