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Video documentation for the conference 'The 2004 EU Enlargement − Ten Years After' - 28 Apr 2014
Here you can revisit most of the panel presentations and speeches held at this international conference on 24-25 April 2014 in Vienna. read more
International conference 'The 2004 EU Enlargement − Ten Years After: Achievements and Next Steps' - 28 Apr 2014
On 1st May 2004 ten countries – mostly from Central and Eastern Europe – became new members of the European Union. On the 10th anniversary of this event wiiw co-organised an international conference. read more
Hungary after the elections - 09 Apr 2014
Foreign companies operating in Hungary will have to rethink their short- to medium-run strategy. A comment by Sándor Richter read more
A view on Ukraine: an Interview with Vasily Astrov - 31 Mar 2014
The wiiw economist talks about the current situation in Ukraine in a video produced by Erste Group Research. read more
wiiw Spring Seminar 2014 on growth strategy for Central and East Europe - 28 Mar 2014
On 27th March, wiiw held its Spring Seminar where it presented its most recent research findings on CESEE. This annual Seminar is one of the special services for wiiw Members. read more
Serbian elections: mandate and expectations - 18 Mar 2014
The Progressive Party has an impressive mandate, and it is expected to introduce economic reforms. However, these reforms are problem driven. A commentary by Vladimir Gligorov. read more
New wiiw Forecast Report for Central, East and Southeast Europe: Investment to the Rescue - 13 Mar 2014
wiiw expects GDP in Central, East and Southeast Europe (CESEE) to pick up speed and grow on average by 2-3% over the forecast period 2014-2016. read more
FIW Award open for young female economists in Austria - 12 Mar 2014
The award is aimed at young female economists who have written their master’s thesis in international economics at an Austrian University. read more
We cordially congratulate Dr. Ingrid Gazzari, wiiw’s former Executive Director, on her 75th birthday! - 24 Feb 2014
Dr. Ingrid Gazzari, grande dame of Austria’s scientific and cultural world, has rendered outstanding services to wiiw. We would like to say thank you and happy birthday! read more
SPINTAN, a major project on public sector intangibles, has been launched - 12 Feb 2014
The international research project represents a major collaborative effort aiming to shed light on the role of public sector intangibles on well-being and ‘smart’ growth. read more