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Scaling CESEE innovation : ecosystem dynamics and strategic relocation opportunities

Bykova, Alexandra; Guadagno, Francesca; Gutzianas, Ioannis - 2026

Europe's innovation bottleneck increasingly manifests in the difficulty of scaling promising startups into globally competitive firms. Central, East and Southeast Europe (CESEE) is particularly exposed to this due to limited finance and local acquirers, which lead to serious risks of relocation...

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EU enlargement - moving forward with pragmatism

Swoboda, Hannes - 2026

A credible EU enlargement policy remains necessary from a geopolitical perspective, but can only succeed through a more pragmatic and gradual integration approach. New members amplify the existing challenges to EU decision making, rule-of-law conditionality and political cohesion, particularly...

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The EU's hybrid governmentalities : enlargement policy and the carbon border adjustment mechanism in the Western Balkans

Odrich, Peter - 2026

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Crowding in or crowding out? : public and private investment in the Western Balkans

Gutzianas, Ioannis; Holzner, Mario; Jovanović, Branimir - 2026

This note examines whether public infrastructure investment crowds in private investment in the Western Balkans and how this relationship compares with the EU. Using Eurostat data for 2000-2024 and a sector-level analysis, it finds that higher public infrastructure investment is generally...

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The financing structure of CESEE nonfinancial corporations during the 2020–2024 crises

Walko, Zoltan - 2026

This report analyzes and compares the financing structures of non-financial corporations (NFCs) in eleven CESEE economies (CESEE EU-MS) against the background of the recent COVID-19 and energy crises. It also puts developments across the region in a broader EU context. In addition, this report...

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CESEE property market review : housing market trends in the second and third quarter of 2025

Hildebrandt, Antje - 2026

The EU member states of Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe (CESEE) experienced strong house price growth, on average, in the second and third quarter of 2025. A key contributing factor was the stable macroeconomic environment, particularly the strong performance of the labor market, which...

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CESEE-8 government debt and risks in 2024

Walko, Zoltan - 2026

This report takes stock of government debt ratios in eight Central, Eastern and Southeastern European EU member states (CESEE-8) in 2024, including comparisons to 2023. It analyzes the major drivers behind debt developments, such as primary balances, interest payments, the impact of inflation,...

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Good Practices for National Development Bank : Guidance Note for the Western Balkans

2026

National Development Banks (NDBs) are specialized financial institutions established with a public policy-oriented mandate to fill financing gaps in new or strategic sectors and support economic and social development. Their development-oriented mandate, long-term liabilities, and ability to...

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Does finance green the energy frontier? : a DEA-Tobit assessment of the European Union and Western Balkan economies

Shahini, Ledjon; Serreqi, Martin - 2026

This paper examines how financial development shapes total factor energy efficiency (TFEE) across the European Union (EU-27) and Western Balkans (WB-6) via a two-stage methodology. We develop DEA-based TFEE indicators from 2006 to 2021 via a window approach that reflects short- and medium-term...

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Determinants of nonperforming loans in Romania and Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe

Costache, Cosmin Laurențiu - 2026

This paper investigates the macroeconomic and bank-specific determinants of nonperforming loans in Romania and selected Central and Eastern European countries. Using a combination of econometric approaches, the study employs fixed-effects panel regressions for 18 Romanian banks over the period...

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Economic trends in CESEE EU member states : war in the Middle East casts shadow over otherwise largely solid CESEE economy

Schreiner, Josef; Allinger, Katharina; Lahnsteiner, Mathias - 2026

Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe (CESEE) got off to a solid start in 2026. Growth in the region had largely remained stable in the second half of 2025 and sentiment had recovered as well. But the war in the Middle East changed the situation abruptly and led to a return to crisis mode in...

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The Livestock Sector at a Crossroads : Transitioning the Livestock Sector for Sustainable and Inclusive Development in the Western Balkans, Moldova, and Ukraine

2026

As the Western Balkans, Moldova, and Ukraine (WBMU) advance toward European Union accession, their livestock sectors face both significant opportunities and inevitable transition pressures, particularly for smallholder producers, as observed across past New Member States. While EU accession...

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Western Balkans Regular Economic Report No. 29, Spring 2026 : Adjusting to Shocks, Mobilizing Untapped Potential

2026

The Western Balkans Regular Economic Report No. 29 analyzes recent economic developments, medium‑term prospects, and key policy challenges across the six Western Balkan economies, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. The report finds that economic...

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Long-Term Care in the Western Balkans : Investing in Better Lives and More Jobs

Johansson de Silva, Sara; Santos, Indhira - 2026

As populations in the Western Balkans age rapidly, long–term care (LTC) has emerged as a critical policy challenge in the region. Within a decade, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia are projected to become “super–aged” societies (adults aged 65 or more exceeding 21 percent of...

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The Palgrave handbook of just green transitions in the Western Balkans and beyond

2026

This open access handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the concept of just green transitions and its key dimensions. With a specific focus on the Western Balkans and other key European regions, it explores the core policy thematic areas at the heart of the just green transition and the...

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Perceptions of the Russia-Ukraine war in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina

Balcells, Laia; Pellegrino, Ana Paula; Simonson, Matthew - 2026

How do non-belligerent societies view the return of large-scale conflict to Europe? Among European countries, with their different historical ties to Russia and lived experiences of conflict, this article examines how the public in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia-two former Yugoslav republics...

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Economic trends in the Western Balkans, Moldova, Türkiye, Ukraine and Russia : economic resilience tested by geopolitical and structural challenges

Hildebrandt, Antje; Beckmann, Elisabeth; Lahnsteiner, … - 2026

Overall economic activity in non‑EU countries in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe (CESEE) has remained resilient, although most economies recorded slower growth in 2025 compared with the previous year. Looking ahead, new challenges are emerging for 2026. The war in the Middle East is...

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EU enlargment: Ukraine as a special case - the Western Balkans as the norm : anchoring Kyiv in the EU through a new type of accession association

Lippert, Barbara; Ondarza, Nicolai von; Seebass, Frauke - 2026

Since Russia launched its full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine in 2022, the European Union (EU) has pursued its enlargement policy as part of a geopolitical approach. According to the European Commission and candidate states, the EU could admit new members from 2028 onwards, while...

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Economic and institutional convergence in Europe (2004-2023) : EU Core, new members, and the Western Balkans

Lalić, Goran; Trifunović, Dragana - 2026

This paper examines economic and institutional convergence between EU Core, EU New, and Western Balkan countries over the period 2004-2023 using a comprehensive panel dataset and multiple convergence frameworks. Evidence of absolute β-convergence is found, although at a slow pace, while...

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When justice fails to matter : judicial independence and economic freedom in Western Balkan countries

Spahiu, Muhamet; Gordani, Lorenc; Durguti, Esat Ali; … - 2026

This study empirically investigates the factors associated with economic freedom, enabling governmental leadership structures to take preventive measures against factors that undermine economic freedom and further promote its strengthening. Our research aims to identify the factors that...

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SME Policy Index for Western Balkans and Türkiye 2026 : Regional Profile

2026

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) underpin the economies of the Western Balkans and Türkiye, accounting for the majority of employment and value added. Their competitiveness and resilience are therefore central to sustainable growth and economic convergence with the European Union. Yet...

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From periphery to power : the geoeconomic case for Southeast Europe

Seebass, Frauke; Lamprecht, Philipp - 2026

This Policy Brief analyses the effects of geoeconomic competition in the (potential) candidate countries in Southeast Europe on the EU accession process. We find that while enlargement is once again a strategic objective of the EU and its member states, the effects of a stalled process and a...

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Contagion and crises : evidence from South Eastern Europe stock markets

Roman, Angela; Cărăușu, Dumitru-Nicușor; Lupu, Dan - 2026

This study examines financial contagion between ten SEE stock markets and two benchmarks across three crisis episodes: the Global Financial Crisis (2007-2009), COVID-19 (2020-2021), and the Russia-Ukraine war (2022-2023). Using daily data from January 2007 to September 2025, we apply MODWT...

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Merit-based civil service recruitment and selection in the Western Balkans and EU Eastern Neighbourhood : Evidence, OECD practices and reform directions

Lázaro Vicente, Blanca - 2026

Recruitment and selection are central to workforce capability, organisational performance and the delivery of effective public services. In a context of evolving skill requirements, technological change and increasing labour market competition, public administrations need to adopt more strategic...

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SME Policy Index for Western Balkans and Türkiye 2026 – Economy Profile for North Macedonia

2026

This final version of the publication includes corrections to the launch version of 11 June. Please, refer only to this version. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) underpin the economies of the Western Balkans and Türkiye, accounting for the majority of employment and value added. Their...

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SME Policy Index for Western Balkans and Türkiye 2026 – Economy Profile for Montenegro

2026

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Western Balkans Enterprise Survey : Navigating the digital and green transition

2026

As geopolitical tensions and conflicts continue to test the resilience of the global economy, the twin green and digital transitions have become essential for firms seeking to manage shocks and adapt to profound structural change. This report presents findings from a survey of more than 800...

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SME Policy Index for Western Balkans and Türkiye 2026 – Economy Profile for Kosovo

2026

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SME Policy Index for Western Balkans and Türkiye 2026 – Economy Profile for Albania

2026

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The sectoral impact of public investment in the Western Balkans

Bykova, Alexandra; Holzner, Mario; Jovanović, Branimir - 2026

This note analyses the sectoral impact of public investment in the Western Balkans. It examines whether public gross fixed capital formation (GFCF) crowds in or crowds out overall and private investment, as well as investment across sectors and different types of assets, and whether the...

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Evaluating efficiency in the financial sector of Southeast Europe : a systematic literature review

Šikalo, Mirza; Karović, Adna; Nuhić Mešković, Minela - 2026

This study uses bibliometric analysis to examine research on financial sector efficiency in Southeast Europe (SEE) from 1998 to 2024. Using PRISMA methodology, we identified and analyzed articles that investigate the efficiency of the financial sector in SEE countries. Based on the reviewed...

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Growing challenges and ways forward in light of the war in Ukraine and regional tensions in the Western Balkans

Grieveson, Richard; Jovanović, Branimir - 2026

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Wagner in the Balkans? A Comparative Analysis of Government Size and Economic Growth

Cevik, Serhan - 2026

Determining the appropriate size of government remains central for fiscal sustainability, social protection, and macroeconomic stability. Wagner’s law, formulated in the 19th century, posits that government expenditures rise with income, yet contemporary evidence is mixed. This paper revisits...

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Fiscal Policy and Labor Market Outcomes in Europe : Are the Balkans Different?

Cevik, Serhan - 2026

The macroeconomic effects of fiscal policy are central to both research and policymaking, yet relatively little is known about how fiscal shocks impact men and women differently across diverse labor market and institutional contexts. This paper provides the first comparative analysis of...

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Bank financial performance and stability in the Western Balkans : do income diversification and market concentration matter?

Kosta, Ervi - 2026

This study examines the relationship between income diversification, market concentration, and bank performance using a panel of 73 commercial banks from six Western Balkan countries over the period 2011 to 2024. Bank and year fixed effects models are employed to estimate conditional...

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The cross-country resilience of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern European countries during ECB monetary cycles

Aizenman, Joshua; Saadaoui, Jamel - 2026

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How does tourism development shape carbon emissions in the long-run? : an empirical investigation for Western Balkan economies

Kurteshi, Fjona; Shahini, Ledjon - 2026

Tourism, despite being popularly regarded as a leisure activity, is shaped by a complex set of influencing factors and itself generates complex consequences-economic, societal, and environmental. The interaction between economic growth, tourism, and the environment is a crucial policy challenge...

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Early Childhood Education and Care in the Western Balkans : Investing for Children, Families and Jobs

Gomez Tamayo, Sofia; Santos, Indhira Vanessa; Shmis, Tigran - 2026

Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) encompasses publicly regulated services that provide education and childcare for children from birth until the start of primary education. ECEC plays a critical role in fostering children’s cognitive, social, and emotional development, enhancing school...

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Challenges to the integration of the Western Balkans into European Union supply chains'

Barata da Rocha, Madalena; Poitiers, Niclas; … - 2026

Western Balkan economic integration with the European Union has advanced significantly over the past two decades, driven by trade liberalisation and significant EU foreign direct investment in the region. Yet integration remains incomplete. Though tariffs have been eliminated, firms in the...

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Does a higher standard of living support traditional gender roles in the labor market?

Mustafayeva, Kamala Babayeva - 2026

This paper examines the relationship between economic development and gender gaps in labor-force participation in Southeastern European countries. Using panel data for nine countries over the period 2000-2023, the study estimates fixed-effects models with Driscoll-Kraay standard errors to...

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The impact of financial development and institutional quality on environmental quality in the Western Balkans

Bilalli, Argjira; Mexhuani, Fitim; Hashani, Medain - 2026

Using a panel dataset of six Western Balkan countries for the period 2010-2022, this study employs dynamic econometric models such as Fixed Effects (FE), Random Effects (RE), Generalized Method of Moments (GMM), and the Two-Stage Least Squares (2SLS) to examine the impact of financial...

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Corruption control and economic performance in Bosnia and Herzegovina and other Western Balkan countries

Babajić, Amra; Gadžo, Amra; Nurikic, Mirnesa Barakovic - 2026

This paper aims to contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of entrenched corruption in Bosnia and Herzegovina, through a comparative analysis with other Western Balkan countries. It is essential to determine whether corruption acts as a stimulus or deterrent to economic performance,...

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Renewable energy strategies and sustainability challenges in the Western Balkans

Kontić, Ljiljana; Maksimovic, Snezana - 2026

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Benign Neglect or Institutionalisation? Dealing with de facto Euroisation in Candidate Countries

Bod, Péter Ákos; Neszmély, György Iván - 2025

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CULTURAL AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES IN THE WESTERN BALKANS

Simjanovska, Violeta - 2026

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CESEE property market review : housing market trends in the second and third quarter of 2024

Hildebrandt, Antje - 2025

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EU candidate countries' & potential candidates' economic quarterly (CCEQ) : Western Balkans & Türkiye; 4th quarter 2024

2025

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From the Diebold-Yilmaz approach to portfolio strategies : diversification benefits of the Macedonian stock exchange index across SEE, global, and alternative markets

Hristovski, Goran; Gockov, Gjorgji - 2026

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An Economic Agenda to Accelerate Convergence of the Western Balkans with the European Union

Pontara, Nicola; Medic, Pavle; Relic, Ana; Richard, Richard - 2025

The enlargement of the European Union towards the Western Balkans is experiencing unprecedented dynamism, supported by the launch of a tailored Euro 6 billion growth plan. This renewed momentum offers an important opportunity for the Western Balkans to accelerate economic convergence with the...

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Growth and competitiveness in Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe : the role of innovation

Ferrazzi, Matteo; Schanz, Jochen; Wolski, Marcin - 2025

This paper examines the state of innovation in Central, Eastern, and South-Eastern EU countries. Despite increased innovation capacity, the region faces significant challenges threatening its growth and competitiveness, including severe skills shortages, uneven productivity, and barriers to...

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