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Perception of Chinese presence in Polish and Serbian media

Jakub Stepaniuk – University of Graz Jakub Stepaniuk is a young researcher, scholar and social activist. After graduating from the University College London in summer 2021, where he studied Social Sciences of Eastern Europe, he obtained his double MA degree in International Relations, Law and Politics of the Southeast Europe…

Guest Author2024-11-01

Short Analysis

The Chinese influence in Serbia and the implications for its EU accession process

Antonella Benedetto – University of Trento Antonella Benedetto holds a Master’s Joint Degree in International Security Studies at Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies together with the University of Trento. She previously earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology at the University of Urbino. Passionate about EU-China relations, US-China relations, European Affairs…

Guest Author2024-09-20

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The Belt and Road Initiative and its Impact on Serbia: A Delicate Balance

This contribution is part of the book “The Dragon at the Gates of Europe: Chinese presence in the Balkans and Central-Eastern Europe” (more info here) and has been selected for open access publication on Blue Europe website for a wider reach. Citation: Trivić, Slobodan, The Belt and Road Initiative and its Impact on…

Slobodan Trivić2024-03-29

Short Analysis

Interconnector Bulgaria-Serbia: closer ties with Azerbaijan and resilient European energy markets

The Serbo-Bulgarian Gas Connector, formally known as the Interconnector Bulgaria-Serbia (IBS), represents a critical infrastructural and geopolitical development in the energy sector of Southeast Europe. The inauguration of the construction works on the Bulgarian section of this gas interconnector was a significant milestone, underscoring its importance as an EU Project…

B.F.G. Fabrègue2024-03-15

Short Analysis

Challenges of Chinese soft power in Western Balkans

Richard Straka – Center for monitoring, reporting and analysis Richard Straka is a graduate in International Relations and European Studies at the Comenius University, and currently PhD candidate at the University in Banská Bystrica. His research focuses mainly on conflicts, the far right, disinformation and the geopolitical situation in Eastern…

Guest Author2024-01-31

Country Analysis

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

Country Analysis

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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Short Analysis

The Chinese’s Non-Business Influence in the Balkans

Since China's entry into the world market in the late 1970s and early 1980s as a result of Deng Xiaoping's de facto rule, for which he was known as the "Architect of Modern China," China has succeeded in developing a successful and comprehensive foreign strategy. Which has made the Balkans…

Avery Edwards2022-07-11

Belgrade, Serbie, Europe, économie, économie verte, investissement, affaires, inflation

Analysis & Research Short Analysis

Belgrade a city with potential for the development of Serbia?

Belgrade has been declared the city with the greatest economic potential in the competition of the 100 largest cities in the so-called...

Léo Portal2022-06-22

Analysis & Research Short Analysis

Serbia and Hungary, a railway connection

The Budapest-Belgrade railway is being modernized in order to increase Hungary-Serbia communication. The project will result in a 350....

B.F.G. Fabrègue2022-06-22

Serbia, energy, economy, crisis, solar power plant, electricity, EPS,

Analysis & Research Short Analysis

Serbia and energy: a problem without much solutions

Serbia, which has a population of roughly 6.9 million people, gets the majority of its electricity from domestic sources. Around 70% of Serbia's electricity is generated from low-quality lignite coal, causing serious pollution

B.F.G. Fabrègue2022-05-17

blue europe, statistics, economy, central europe, hungary, poland, Czech republic, slovakia, romania, ukraine, belarus, baltic, estonia, lithuania, lettonia, croatia

Analysis & Research Short Analysis

Energy in Central Europe, problems and prospects, for a common future

Introductory text of the 2021-2024 cycle on Energy in Central Europe. Central Europe is not immune to the problems of energy management, a subject that also worries the European Parliament. The latest political move is from a few weeks ago, signed by a group of centrist and conservative MEPs. "Renewable…

B.F.G. Fabrègue2021-04-26

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Perception of Chinese presence in Polish and Serbian media

The Chinese influence in Serbia and the implications for its EU accession process

The Belt and Road Initiative and its Impact on Serbia: A Delicate Balance

Interconnector Bulgaria-Serbia: closer ties with Azerbaijan and resilient European energy markets

Challenges of Chinese soft power in Western Balkans

Serbia and Jadar lithium mines: will the project resume?

Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) in Serbia: a review

The Chinese’s Non-Business Influence in the Balkans

Belgrade a city with potential for the development of Serbia?

Serbia and Hungary, a railway connection

Serbia and energy: a problem without much solutions

Energy in Central Europe, problems and prospects, for a common future

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