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Croatia and the EU: ten years after

Ten years ago, Croatia became the 28th member of the European Union and since then it has achieved its most important strategic goals and reduced the development gap with the ‘historic’ members to some extent, but due to the opening of European doors to its workers, it is facing a…

Léo Portal2023-12-12

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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…

B.F.G. Fabrègue2023-11-20

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Is the Polish warehouse market about to cool down?

Over the past few years, the warehouse market in Poland has been growing like wildfire, reaching record highs with historically low vacancy rates. Are we already dealing with a growing bubble or is this still a legitimate development? There has been no shortage of stimuli to boost global demand for…

Marceli W. Hazla2023-11-17

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Can Poland and Ukraine become a European hub for semiconductor manufacturing?

This contribution was originally presented by Blue Europe Fellow Marceli Hazla at the "Three Seas One Opportunity: Toward a New Intermarium" conference and won the best paper award for its insightful and documented perspective. Introduction Just as the beginning of the 1990s was dubbed the 'end of history', the aggression…

Marceli W. Hazla2023-10-27

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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 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…

Andrea Bogoni2023-07-28

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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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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…

Andrea Bogoni2023-06-03

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The concept of industry 4.0 and its challenges

Main principles of the industry 4.0 As mentioned in previous articles – also centred on the Polish Industrie 4.0, Industry 4.0 is based on the inter-connectivity of an enterprise's machines thanks to digitalisation. This concept relies on four principles: agility, data analysis, automation and interconnexion. Agility The connectivity of the…

Pawel Morisson de la Bassetière2023-05-26

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Can FinTechs become a catalyst for ESG rules in the Polish financial sector?

Thanks to their flexibility and innovation, FinTech companies can help accelerate the spread of ESG principles in everyday life. We are still in the early stages of true FinTech, as the future impact of cloud computing, IoT, artificial intelligence and blockchain cannot even be calculated today. Every year, digital businesses…

Marceli W. Hazla2023-05-19

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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…

Andrea Bogoni2023-05-09

Economy & Trade

Croatia and the EU: ten years after

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

Is the Polish warehouse market about to cool down?

Can Poland and Ukraine become a European hub for semiconductor manufacturing?

For a better future of NEETs in Romania

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

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

The concept of industry 4.0 and its challenges

Can FinTechs become a catalyst for ESG rules in the Polish financial sector?

Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) in Serbia: a review

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