Hloušek, V., Arató, K., Koller, B.: Foreign policy narratives of Central and Eastern European political parties

Foreign policy narratives of Central and Eastern European political parties Authors: Vít Hloušek, Krisztina Arató and Boglárka Koller In: Foreign policy narratives of Central and Eastern European political parties, European Politics and Society, DOI: 10.1080/23745118.2026.2717313 Abstract This article analyses foreign policy narratives articulated by political parties in Central Europe, focusing on Czechia, Hungary, […]
Caponi, L., Lakócai Cs.: Spatial dynamics of competitiveness: a comparative analysis of the Blue Banana and emerging EU regions

Spatial dynamics of competitiveness: a comparative analysis of the Blue Banana and emerging EU regions Authors: Csaba Lakócai, Luigi Capoani, In: Regional Statistics, Vol. 16. No. 1. 2026 DOI: 10.15196/RS160104 Abstract Building upon the traditional concept of the “Blue Banana” as Europe’s economic core area, this study examines the multifaceted impacts and underlying causes […]
Csontos, T.: Varieties of dependent growth models: External finance in Central and Eastern European economies

Varieties of dependent growth models: External finance in Central and Eastern European economies Author: Tamás Csontos In: Acta Oeconomica (published online ahead of print 2025). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1556/032.2025.00081 Abstract This paper explores the changing landscape of external finance in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) following the global financial crisis of 2008. Through comparative statistical analysis, it traces shifts in the […]
Szalavetz, A.: Technology startups in Central and Eastern Europe: are they CEE-specific?

Technology startups in Central and Eastern Europe: are they CEE-specific? Author: Andrea Szalavetz In: Post-Communist Economies, 11 Mar 2025 DOI: 10.1080/14631377.2025.2470007 Abstract Analysing qualitative data obtained from experts and technology startups in Central and Eastern Europe, we evaluate Meyer and Peng’s proposition about the fading distinctiveness of the CEE region. Assessing founders’ entrepreneurial […]
Kerényi, Á., Lakócai Cs.: Trends, Transfers and Convergence – The impact of financial allocations to the Eastern member states of the European Union in the last two decades

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