Demographic decline—an increasing problem across much of CEE and the Baltics—need not signal permanent retreat. Rather, it offers the perfect moment for reinvention...
Analysis
CEE’s rapid embrace of RegTech offers a glimpse of a future where regulation is not a hindrance to progress but a catalyst for innovation and economic resilience. In an...
While remittances, hydropower schemes, and fields have long defined Tajikistan’s economy, the writing on the wall is clear—reinvention is needed. Bold investments in...
The European Accessibility Act will reshape how banks and fintechs design their services—whether they’re ready or not. In an office in Vilnius, a team of fintech...
Every system that frustrates your customer also dulls your brand. Every rule that makes no sense becomes a barrier to trust. And every moment that feels disconnected...
In warehouses and tech parks from Kyiv to Kraków, entrepreneurs once building apps and software are now designing drones and cyber defences. Russia’s invasion forced a...
As Croatia’s beach resorts prepare for another bumper summer, businesses behind the scenes are scrambling—not for tourists, but for workers. The country’s demographic...
Investors are becoming more selective, more cautious, and more data-driven than ever before. Locations need to step up. Foreign direct investment has long been framed as...
Central and Eastern Europe’s waste crisis can no longer be ignored or buried. But some forward-thinking municipalities have already proven that modern waste-to-energy...
Stronger regional cooperation could help weaker educational systems leapfrog developmental stages. Czechia’s best practices, Estonia’s technological innovations, and...
A majority of CEOs in CEE now recognise the importance of innovation and reinvention, saying that their businesses will not be viable in 10 years’ time under their...
Latvia’s strategic position, investor-friendly environment, and subtle yet effective commitment to innovation mean it deserves far more than just a passing glance from...
