Natural resources, and its sheer size, have made Kazakhstan Central Asia’s largest economy. If it is to compete globally, it needs to nurture a smarter, more sustainable...
Craig Turp-Balazs
Craig Turp-Balazs is the editor of Emerging Europe.
While it may lack the glamour of other industries, agriculture is arguably the most crucial sector for the economies of Central and Eastern Europe. It employs millions...
As Uzbekistan pivots towards western markets, the UK is taking its first small, but key steps towards positioning itself as a leading trade partner. The headline numbers...
Bulgarians, Georgians, and Moldovans vote later this month in elections that come at a decisive moment for all three countries. Three key votes this month across...
Digitalisation is an increasingly important part of Moldova’s national brand. It’s no longer a country that simply makes great wine. Sometimes, just a short phrase...
Nine of the 11 EU members from emerging Europe will be very happy with the posts they managed to procure in the new European Commission. Hungary and Romania, both handed...
CEE is experiencing an economic overhaul driven by digital solutions that are revolutionising industries such as manufacturing, banking, and logistics. Investors who...
On paper, Georgia’s economy is doing relatively well. But a pivotal parliamentary election in October could significantly alter the country’s economic direction...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has shuffled his pack ahead of what he has suggested will be “an extremely important autumn”. Did he jump or was he pushed...
Investment in the Roma is not only urgently needed but is also one of the most economically viable ways to respond to the current labour market crisis. It’s a dual...
By decreasing state control and allowing more private investment, CEE’s energy markets can become more competitive, transparent, and efficient. Current energy...
CEE countries are not just assembly lines for Western Europe; they are also centres of innovation, talent, and investment. And the region’s people offer a sizeable...