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Find out about Europe’s geopolitical and economic prospects. Our reports analyse the current political map of the old continent and, in addition, details the region’s main economies and how they compare with each other. Keeping an eye on the geopolitical landscape is a crucial skill for business leaders, investors and entrepreneurs to help them understand the world in which they operate.

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Estonia leads the Baltic twin transition: strategic cooperation with Finland Short Analysis

Estonia leads the Baltic twin transition: strategic cooperation with Finland

You can read our article on Tallin Smart City here. Climate change, sustainable development, and environmental awareness have increasingly dominated global discourse. Innovations in technology and novel business models are seen as pivotal means to address these issues. Understanding the multifaceted challenges and opportunities of green entrepreneurship is essential in…
Léo Portal
2024-02-09
Agriculture in Poland
Agriculture in Poland: key policies and EU action plans Short Analysis

Agriculture in Poland: key policies and EU action plans

You can read here our general outlook of the agricultural sector in Poland. A quest for agricultural resilience Agricultural production inherently faces instability due to market fluctuations, natural resource dependence, and climatic conditions. Factors like harmful insects, plant pests, adverse weather, or severe market imbalances can lead to harvest failures…
Poland agriculture
Agriculture in Poland: a comprehensive overview Short Analysis

Agriculture in Poland: a comprehensive overview

Agriculture has been a pivotal sector in the economy and society, evolving over time from being the primary economic sector to a more diversified role. Originally, it was the only sector capable of generating the necessary economic surplus for further development, including industrialization. As economic growth progresses, agriculture's relative importance…
Gdansk
Review of “A Smart City Is a Safe City: Analysis and Evaluation of the State of Crime and Safety in Polish Cities” Peer Reviewed

Review of “A Smart City Is a Safe City: Analysis and Evaluation of the State of Crime and Safety in Polish Cities”

This paper, written by Magdalena Tutak and Jarosław Brodny, was published in Smart Cities in November 2023. It investigates the link between smart city concepts and public safety, focusing on crime and safety in 16 Polish provincial cities from 2013 to 2022. The study's central thesis is that the smart…
Andrea Bogoni
2024-01-24
Mochovce nuclear power plant
A brief outlook of renewable energy in Slovakia: trend and potential Short Analysis

A brief outlook of renewable energy in Slovakia: trend and potential

Slovakia's renewable energy targets and strategy Slovakia's National Energy and Climate Plan sets an ambitious target of achieving a 19.2% share of renewable energies in gross final energy consumption by 2030. To ensure the security and affordability of electricity and heat generation, the state is poised to support renewable energy…
Corbii Mari solar panel park, Dâmbovița county
Romania and the path to renewables: solar panels Short Analysis

Romania and the path to renewables: solar panels

Romania is undergoing a significant expansion in solar power within its broader energy transition framework, bolstered by European funding and legal reforms. This upsurge has prompted investments across the spectrum, from individual households as prosumers to utility-scale facilities, with local government units emerging as a significant segment for development up…
Greek wildfire
Greece vis-a-vis climate change: tourism and agriculture affected Short Analysis

Greece vis-a-vis climate change: tourism and agriculture affected

Greece's picturesque landscapes and rich biodiversity are under siege from an increasing number of vegetation fires. These fires, driven by both natural and human factors, present significant economic and environmental challenges. The country's hot, dry summers create ideal conditions for fires, while human activities, including negligent behaviour and arson, contribute…
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