News & Opinions
What’s in a name? The case of Macedonia - 28 Sep 2018
Ahead of the upcoming referendum on September 30th, what is at stake and what are the prospects for a positive outcome? read more
Kosovo’s problem with foreign direct investment - 24 Sep 2018
Higher and better quality inflow would create jobs and enhance growth, but many challenges remain. The government needs a new policy mix to make it work. read more
Hungarian government found guilty - 13 Sep 2018
The country is highly unlikely to lose its voting rights, but the economy may suffer in the long run from Mr Orbán’s stance. read more
China’s Belt and Road Initiative: opportunity or threat? - 05 Sep 2018
Launched five years ago, the initiative is still under heavy scrutiny over what it may bring to the EU, the EAEU and the countries in between. read more
Iran: Economic troubles create political risks - 04 Sep 2018
As in the past, US sanctions risk producing a more hard-line government, but the Iranian administration should pursue a more moderate course. read more
Rights and Territories in the Western Balkans - 30 Aug 2018
Serbia and Kosovo are moving towards an agreement on a land swap. The chances of success, however, are very low. read more
Does Croatia’s World Cup success show that CESEE is back as a footballing power? - 23 Aug 2018
State fragmentation and relative economic decline have seen the region’s teams generally struggle since the 1970s. read more
Are we heading for a bigger emerging markets crisis? - 22 Aug 2018
The Turkey panic may just be the first indication of a broader sell-off as US rates continue to rise, and many in CESEE could be affected. read more
US sanctions carrousel spins faster - 16 Aug 2018
The new measures against Russia will harm growth, and will accelerate Moscow’s attempts to build stronger economic ties with other partners. read more
Turkey: Big policy change needed - 13 Aug 2018
A full-blown crisis is still avoidable, but would require policymakers to take steps that they appear far from willing to take. read more