The Contest for Central and Eastern Europe

European Countries ◽

Democratic Politics ◽

Eastern European ◽

The European Union ◽

Political Leaders ◽

Energy Politics ◽

While many thought that the eleven Central and Eastern European countries that exited communism and joined the European Union in the 2000s had made an irrevocable “civilizational choice,” Russia has sought to extend its influence into this unexpected new battleground. Though Russia has fewer tools of influence than in the lands in between, it has used energy politics, disinformation, support for extremist parties, business relations, and a variety of covert methods to cause Central and Eastern European governments and politicians to re-evaluate their allegiances. Central and Eastern European countries have experienced growing extremism, increasing polarization, and the rise of cynical power brokers who wish to accommodate Moscow, while also benefiting from EU ties and funds. Political leaders such as Viktor Orbán of Hungary have blazed this path, making gas and energy deals with Russia while undermining democratic politics at home and challenging the European Union from within.

Disclosure of Evidence in Central and Eastern European Countries in Light of the Implementation of the Damages Directive

Yearbook of Antitrust and Regulatory Studies ◽

10.7172/1689-9024.yars.2017.10.15.10 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 10 (5) ◽

pp. 197-221

Author(s):

Inese Druviete ◽

Jūlija Jerņeva ◽

Aravamudhan Ulaganathan Ravindran

Keyword(s):

European Union ◽

European Countries ◽

Primary Data ◽

Eastern European ◽

The European Union ◽

Key Issues ◽

Evidence Disclosure ◽

The Eu

The article looks primarily at the material comprised in the volume edited by A. Piszcz, Implementation of the EU Damages Directive in Central and Eastern European Countries published in 2017 and based on that compares aspects of the disclosure of evidence issue in Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia. The purpose of this article is to look into how the process for the disclosure of evidence has evolved in eleven countries of the European Union in light of Directive 2014/104/EU. The article looks at six key issues with regard to disclosure of evidence in light of Directive 2014/104/EU: general procedural issues; procedure for the submission of evidence; criteria for the disclosure of evidence; restrictions on the disclosure of evidence; disclosure of evidence by parties other than the defendant; and consequences of the failure to comply with a request to submit evidence. The article relies on primary data from eleven EU countries from Central and Eastern Europe.

Cultural Perspectives on Knowledge Management in Central and Eastern Europe: The SECI Model of Knowledge Conversion and 'Ba'

Journal of Information & Knowledge Management ◽

10.1142/s0219649210002607 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 09 (02) ◽

pp. 161-169 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Matthew Jelavic ◽

Kristie Ogilvie

Keyword(s):

European Union ◽

Knowledge Management ◽

Eastern Europe ◽

Eastern European ◽

The European Union ◽

Knowledge Conversion ◽

Cultural Perspectives ◽

Seci Model ◽

This research discusses the SECI Model of Knowledge Conversion as it relates to the 10 Central and Eastern European Countries (CEECs) that are now part of the European Union (EU). The socio-economic conversion from socialism to capitalism of these societies is unique in historical precedence, whereby utilising the contextual models in knowledge conversion are applicable for understanding the implications of such a phenomenon. The results indicate that there is a unique set of variables that need to be considered within this context and for future similar situations.

Bioeconomy’s sectors and strategies in Central and Eastern European countries. A literature review

Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Excellence ◽

10.2478/picbe-2020-0009 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 83-90

Author(s):

Mugur Victor Constantin Iureş

Keyword(s):

European Union ◽

Literature Review ◽

Eastern Europe ◽

Scientific Literature ◽

Eastern European ◽

The European Union ◽

Current State ◽

Scientific Papers ◽

AbstractThis paper aims to identify and review the most important and topical scientific papers that deal with the strategies that the countries of Central and Eastern Europe apply in the bioeconomic field. In the context of a special attention paid to this sector by the policymakers, seen through the adoption of The Bioeconomy Strategy, in 2012, by the European Union and updated in 2018, it is natural to ask what is the current state of knowledge in this field? This paper treats with the sectors enclosed in this field, from agriculture to biofuels and from paper production to biopharmaceuticals, based on the scientific literature underpinnings, given that this development sector is an emerging one and the ampleness of the scientific works being limited. The methodology of this paper comprises the literature review of the main results obtained this far, in order to accomplish the foundation for further research.

Eastern Europe in the Policy of ‘Belt And Road’: Is There a Place for Ukraine?

Diplomatic Ukraine ◽

10.37837/2707-7683-2019-41 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 647-654

Author(s):

Viktor Konstantynov

Keyword(s):

European Union ◽

Eastern Europe ◽

European Countries ◽

Eastern European ◽

Belt And Road Initiative ◽

Belt And Road ◽

The Belt And Road

The article examines China’s policy in Eastern Europe within the framework of the ‘Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)’. The level of Ukraine’s involvement in the cooperation within the framework of this initiative and China’s policy in general is analyzed. It is stressed that in recent years, the ‘Belt and Road’ Initiative is not only economic but also political and security project of China. The main purpose of the initiative is to consolidate the role of Beijing as one of the leaders in the modern world. It is noted that Europe is becoming increasingly important in China’s foreign policy. How-ever, in this region, it cannot use the usual strategy of wielding its influence, worked out in Asia and Africa. Therefore, Central and Eastern Europe, new EU members and candidate countries are considered as objects for spreading Chinese influence in the Old World. The article identifies the principal reasons for Beijing’s particular attention to Central and Eastern Europe. The main one is the relative weakness of state and political institutions and their vulnerability to financial and political instruments of the spread of Chinese influence. Also, the importance of the European Union as a market for Chinese goods continues to grow, therefore making the transit through the territory of the Eastern European countries increasingly important for Beijing. The significance of the ‘16+1’ format on the formation of a specific role of China in the region is considered. It is argued that the formal ground of the absence of Ukraine in the Chinese strategy in Central and Eastern Europe is that our state is not involved in the ‘16+1’ format. However, bilateral relations with Ukraine do not differ from those with Central and Eastern European countries. An important factor is the lack of Ukraine’s influence on political decisions of the EU, which is the main criterion for China. This accounts for the insufficient level of Ukraine’s involvement in the cooperation within the framework of the ‘Belt and Road’ Initiative. Keywords: ‘Belt and Road’ Initiative, the People’s Republic of China, Eastern Europe, European Union, Ukraine, politics.

The Industrial Relations in the Central and Eastern European Countries and the Prospects of the Social Dialogue Strategy of the European Union

EU Studies in Japan ◽

10.5135/eusj1997.2005.115 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 2005 (25) ◽

pp. 115-138,283

Author(s):

Kaoru HOSHINO

Keyword(s):

European Union ◽

Industrial Relations ◽

European Countries ◽

Eastern European ◽

The European Union ◽

Social Dialogue ◽

The Social ◽

Economic Development and Growth in Central and Eastern Europe

Comparative Economic Research ◽

10.18778/1508-2008.24.31 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 24 (4) ◽

pp. 69-84

Author(s):

Csilla Polster

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

European Union ◽

Eastern Europe ◽

Driving Forces ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Eastern European ◽

The European Union ◽

Migration Activity ◽

Member States

The study investigates the economic growth in Central and Eastern Europe in the last 25 years. The economy can be regarded as a substantial topic in any country, but it is even more interesting in developing countries. One of the basic ideas of the European Union is the convergence between member states, namely the reduction of development disparities, which can be achieved through faster economic growth in less‑developed countries. Growth theory is one of the main topics in economics. Its significant importance is because the desire for development is one of the main driving forces of mankind. The aim of the study is to reveal the crucial differences and common features between the growth paths of the eleven Central and Eastern European member states of the European Union. After presenting growth theories, the growth performance of the examined Central and Eastern European member states is pinpointed. During the research, GDP per capita, population, migration, activity rate, employment rate, unemployment rate, foreign direct investment and foreign trade openness are considered.

Agriculture and agricultural policy in the European Union

Agricultural Economics (Zemědělská ekonomika) ◽

10.17221/5266-agricecon ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 49 (No. 2) ◽

pp. 62-66

Author(s):

D. Ahner

Keyword(s):

European Union ◽

Agricultural Policy ◽

Common Agricultural Policy ◽

European Countries ◽

Eastern European ◽

The European Union ◽

The Common ◽

Agenda 2000 ◽

The Eu

The paper deals with the particular stages of development of the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in the last forty years. The process and impacts of CAP reforms are analyzed for the particular production industries of agriculture. The paper also presents a detailed description of Agenda 2000 and mid-term review of the Common Agricultural Policy in 2002 that brought about many proposals for the future working of CAP after accession of Central and Eastern European countries.

Transfers as a Means to Combat European Spillovers

Jahrbücher für Nationalökonomie und Statistik ◽

10.1515/jbnst-2005-0609 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 225 (6) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Dirk T.G. Rübbelke ◽

Eytan Sheshinski

Keyword(s):

European Union ◽

Environmental Policy ◽

European Countries ◽

Environmental Taxation ◽

Eastern European ◽

The European Union ◽

Accession Countries ◽

The Eu

SummaryIn 2004, there was a further enlargement of the European Union. Among the new member countries are eight Central and Eastern European countries. Especially the accession countries located directly at the border to the EU generate significant environmental spillovers harming the Union. These spillovers are mitigated but not deleted by the enlargement regulations.In this paper we will therefore analyze an instrument which may further diminish the spillover problems: transfers, which are conditional on a tightening of environmental policy in the accession countries. The environmental policy considered is the policy of environmental taxation.