Eastern Europe

CEE mulls ramifications of Trump’s victory on trade, defence, environment

As Donald Trump officially declared his victory in the US election, he received congratulations from numerous Central and Eastern Europe…

4 days ago

Moldova pivots to EU in presidential vote

Moldovan President Maia Sandu defeated her pro-Russian rival Alexandr Stoianoglo by around 55% to 45% in the presidential second-round vote on Sunday, 3 November.…

2 weeks ago

Globsec lays out proposals to bolster CEE’s cyber security in new report

The EU requires an in-depth exploration of its security needs, focusing on digital resilience, cyber threats, and countering disinformation, according…

2 weeks ago

Albania opens first EU-accession chapters

Albania’s bid to join the EU gained momentum at the latest intergovernmental conference that marked the opening of formal EU…

3 weeks ago

China, CEE strengthen strategic ties at summit

The sixth China and Central and Eastern European Countries Local Leaders' Meeting concluded on 16 October with a firm commitment…

3 weeks ago

Moldovans vote ‘yes’ to joining EU in tight ballot

In a knife-edge referendum that laid bare Moldova's internal divisions and heightened geopolitical tensions, the country's voters backed constitutional changes…

3 weeks ago

CEE’s evolving e-commerce landscape

Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is catching up with Western Europe for e-commerce, but unique regional challenges and opportunities are…

1 month ago

Von der Leyen pledges more EU on Balkans visit

European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen announced further EU flood recovery funding and reiterated the EU’s commitment to addressing…

2 months ago

Moldovan industrial sector to get EU cash

A total of 59 companies have been awarded non-reimbursable funding totalling some MDL 25mn (EUR 1.3mn) as part of a…

2 months ago

South Korea influence grows in CEE defence

As the EU assesses its defence strategies amidst escalating geopolitical tensions, South Korea has emerged as a significant player in…

3 months ago