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Connecting emerging Europe

In many places, getting around emerging Europe remains as difficult today as it did 30 years ago. In January, in a bid to boost connectivity…

Stevo Pendarovski elected president of North Macedonia

Stevo Pendarovski (above, left), the candidate backed by North Macedonia’s ruling Social Democratic party, has won the country’s presidential election, taking just under 52 per…

China and CEE: 16+1 is here to stay

Cooperation between China and its 16 partner nations in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region has been a subject of strong criticism since its…

Life in Albania

When most people think of Albania, they probably think of the Liam Neeson film Taken. Hollywood and the media have done a very good job…

Fifteen years of Poland thriving in the EU

Of the 10 countries that joined the European Union 15 years ago, Poland is definitely an EU success story: it has become more outward-looking and…

EU enlargement commissioner praises North Macedonia

European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Johannes Hahn has suggested that North Macedonia might soon assume Serbia’s position as the leading candidate country for…

Thirty Fifteen

For many of the countries of emerging Europe, 2019 offers double cause for celebration: 30 years since the end of communism in 1989 and 15…