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A software developer engrossed in work at a multi-monitor workstation

CEE developers offer better value than Western Europe

2 min read Software developers, CEE, Romania, Bulgaria, Germany, France, UK, TechBehemoths, AI, Poland, Statistica, the Netherlands, COVID-19, Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Polish Development and Technology Ministry, Romanian Research, Innovation and Digitalisation Ministry, Recovery and Resilience Facility, Eurostat, Polish ICT Sector Report

Research by TechBehemoths shows that strong education systems, multilingual talent pools and EU-level legal protections keep CEE competitive for global tech outsourcing and nearshoring.

The flags of Poland and the European Union waving in the wind

Poland leads EU funding recipients with EUR 123.3 bn in long‑term budget draft

2 min read Multiannual Financial Framework, European Commission, Poland, Romania, Hungary, Social Climate Fund, czechia, Italy, Spain, Germany, France, Portugal, Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, EU Council Presidency

The European Commission (EC) published long-term budget allocation plans on 17 July, showing Poland set to receive the highest national allocation under the 2028-34 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), totalling EUR 123.3bn.