Editorial

Twenty years of EU – 2004 big enlargement

As we mark two decades since the historic enlargement of the European Union in 2004, it’s imperative to reflect on the profound impact this event has had on the continent. On 1 May 2004, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia joined the EU. With the exception of Cyprus, the other […]

Economy

The impact of EU accession on Eastern European economies 20 years after enlargement

Estimated time of reading: ~ 5 minutes The European Union’s enlargement in 2004 marked a significant milestone in its history, with ten new member states from Eastern and Central Europe joining the bloc. This expansion not only increased the EU’s geographical size but also had profound implications for its economy, institutions, and global influence. Since […]

Energy

2004–2024: The evolution of the Central and Eastern European energy sector

Estimated time of reading: ~ 4 minutes  In the last 20 years, the energy landscape in Europe has undergone a significant evolution, and this also applies to the Central and Eastern European region, where many of the actual EU members formally entered the Union in 2004. During these two decades, the energy sector witnessed a […]

External Relations

The EU and the climate diplomacy: what challenges for COP26

Estimated time of reading: ~ 3 minutes From October 31st to November 12th, journalists and analysts believe that the two partners UK and Italy, will host the world’s last chance to finally get climate change under control. Indeed, the COP26 in Glasgow will be the culmination of the work done by the UK Presidency and […]

Employment and Social Affairs

2004 EU enlargement and its social effects

Estimated time of reading: ~ 3 minutes On May 1, 2024, the whole European Union celebrated the 20th anniversary of the formal adhesion of ten countries. This is a cornerstone in the EU integration process and a real success story, a potential example for those countries that are still waiting for their time to become […]

EU funding opportunities

EUSEW Awards 2024 

Estimated reading time: ~1 min Applications for the European Sustainable Energy Awards (EUSEW Awards) will remain open until 1st of February. The EUSEW Awards recognise outstanding projects and individuals for their innovation and efforts in the field of energy efficiency and renewables, who can inspire and motivate others to replicate and implement similar solutions, resulting in […]

Migrations

Internal immigration dynamics within the EU post-2004 enlargement

Estimated time of reading: ~ 6 minutes Since the landmark enlargement of the European Union in 2004, the dynamics of internal immigration within the bloc have undergone profound shifts, reshaping demographics, economies, and societies across member states. With the accession of ten new countries, primarily from Eastern and Central Europe, the EU witnessed a surge […]

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