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Publication date: 23 November 2023
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Russia’s regional maritime dominance is increasingly in question as its fleet is being eliminated one ship at a time by Ukrainian missiles and drones. This situation stands in…

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Publication date: 26 October 2023
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Countries such as Poland, Romania and Hungary have attracted major investment into manufacturing. A new wave of foreign direct investment (FDI) could drive functional upgrading of…

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Publication date: 30 June 2023
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EASTERN EUROPE/US: Air forces upgrade
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Publication date: 4 September 2023
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FSVTS explicitly mentioned facilities in Bulgaria and the Czech Republic. Both countries are sizeable arms manufacturers and exporters, but also rely on certain Russian supplies…

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Publication date: 9 May 2023
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The EU-sponsored Berlin Process aims to build a Common Regional Market (CRM) in order to resolve outstanding conflicts, foster growth and advance economic integration among the…

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Publication date: 11 May 2023
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The global shift to a green economy coupled with the EU’s decarbonisation policy is creating new opportunities for business in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Low labour costs…

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Publication date: 15 August 2023
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EASTERN EUROPE/RUSSIA: Phasing out Soviet-era arms

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Publication date: 16 March 2023
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EU: Ammunition deliveries to Ukraine to be ramped up
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Publication date: 13 January 2015
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The next development stage for CEE economies.
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Publication date: 7 December 2017
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The controversy over declining competitiveness.

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