Crises in Romania Spark Autocratic Desires

Crises in Romania Spark Autocratic Desires

Is Bucharest becoming CEE’s new underdog?
Taiwan Explores Gap Left by China in CEE

Taiwan Explores Gap Left by China in CEE

Security Concerns With Beijing Eclipse Economic Incentives
Can Cluj be Romania’s next big tech hub?

Can Cluj be Romania’s next big tech hub?

Romania gifted Europe one of its most successful startup unicorns — UiPath. Could Cluj, the country's second city, produce another?
Can Central European Cities Save Democracy?

Can Central European Cities Save Democracy?

Cities can break the illiberal blockade of countries like Poland and Hungary.
Hungary Further Isolated on the World Stage

Hungary Further Isolated on the World Stage

In this Monthly Foresight, we look at Viktor Orbán’s fiery speech, Poland’s energy hurdles and elections in Latvia and the Czech Republic.
The top 12 Romanian startups to watch, according to VCs

The top 12 Romanian startups to watch, according to VCs

Romania, the birthplace of UiPath, is called the Silicon Valley of Eastern Europe. But which startups are likely to be the next stars?
How Central Europe Could Pave the Way for Europe’s Semiconductor Ambitions

How Central Europe Could Pave the Way for Europe’s Semiconductor Ambitions

The invasion of Ukraine only exacerbated the importance of Europe’s technological and digital sovereignty
Half-Vulture, Half-Phoenix — Zăganu Brewery in Măneciu-Ungureni, Romania

Half-Vulture, Half-Phoenix — Zăganu Brewery in Măneciu-Ungureni, Romania

A small brewery in mountainous Romania is home to a now beloved craft beer, with a one of a kind story and the country's first female master brewer.
The Digital Future of Central Eastern Europe

The Digital Future of Central Eastern Europe

The CEE needs an active role to improve its digital future