Plenty of opportunities in the East of Europe
For holdings, PE firms, and companies in the Blue Banana region, the East has a lot of great opportunities to outsource, subcontract, start a joint…
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Let’s produce in Europe
Stop chasing “cheap”, start chasing “smart”. And “smart” is closer than you think. Geert Bruynsteen is Purchasing Project Lead, The LEGO Group. He has witnessed…
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Port of Antwerp-Bruges witnesses a changing balance in European trade
By Bart Fimmers, Market and Strategy Intelligence Manager, Port of Antwerp-Bruges. The Port of Antwerp-Brugge is one of the largest maritime gateways in Europe. Around…
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Developing business in Europe’s Blue Banana region
The Blue Banana region has long formed the economic backbone of Europe. Stretching from the United Kingdom through Belgium, the Netherlands, western Germany, Switzerland, and…
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The quiet danger of trusting ChatGPT
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday decision-making. From students to executives, from private individuals to institutional investors, tools like ChatGPT are increasingly used…
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About the Ukrainian reconstruction and what it takes to be successful
Maksym Kuvyklin, the First Secretary of the Ukrainian Embassy in the Republic of Estonia, brought a short and crisp presentation to the First Tuesday of…
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Why Estonian and Baltic companies must expand beyond their neighbours
For Estonian and Baltic companies, internationalisation is no longer an optional next step. It has become a direct requirement for growth and long-term stability. Several…
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Ukraine’s reconstruction could be the model for the economics of a grand new Europe
Rebuilding Ukraine may reveal how Europe’s future growth will depend less on subsidies and slogans, and more on capital discipline, productive capacity, and cross-border cooperation.…
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Switzerland’s safe vault is Europe’s launchpad
For Europe’s wealthy individuals, wealth safety is not a luxury. It is the precondition for risk-taking. When wealth feels precarious, investment decisions stall. When wealth…
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Flanders and fashion
Opportunities for Estonian creatives and niche producers The Flemish Diamond — anchored by Antwerp, Brussels, Ghent, and Leuven — plays a unique dual role in…
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Flanders as a textile valley in the heart of Europe
Opportunities for Estonian suppliers in an industrial ecosystem In the heart of Europe’s Blue Banana economic corridor, Flanders offers one of the most sophisticated textile…
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Europe’s venture fetishes are killing smart innovation
In 2025, the biggest obstacle to building successful ventures in Europe isn’t a lack of talent, ambition, or ideas. It’s the outdated investment logic that…
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The silent succession crisis: why great Eastern European companies risk fading away
“They built something great. Now what?” In the 1990s, after the fall of the Soviet Union, a generation of bold entrepreneurs emerged across Eastern Europe.…
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Five ESG shifts European companies can’t ignore – and what they mean for resilience
“As ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) reporting matures across Europe, the question is no longer why companies should act — but how they adapt in ways…
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Rethinking mushroom sourcing in a China-dependent world
Mushrooms are increasingly used as raw materials in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food supplements, thanks to their functional properties and efficient cultivation. Shroomwell, an Estonian company,…
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6 challenges to build international teams
According to Scoro’s People Operations manager Annika Albert, building an international team has additional challenges on top of the heaquarter’s team development … she highlights…
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Small countries need a global reach
Switzerland has long been recognized as an economic powerhouse despite its relatively small size. “Like other small nations, such as Estonia, it faces a unique…
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Europe needs a new internet
According to serial tech entrepreneur Kristof De Spiegeleer, the internet is broken. People and countries are no longer sovereign. He envisions a new internet -…
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Europe stands at a crossroads
“The future of the European Union depends on how well it can manage economic competitiveness, geopolitical shifts, and technological change,” says former UK diplomat Alistair…
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Ukraine: a land of opportunity for European businesses
Ukraine is not just a country facing challenges—it is also a land of resilience and opportunity. While the ongoing conflict continues to impact certain regions,…
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The French market is waiting for Baltic and Nordic businesses – but you need to understand the culture to unlock the market.
Europe has so many great markets for Baltics and Nordics companies to dive into. France is one of those export markets with a huge potential.…
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Benelux is the heart of the highest GDP density region in Europe.
Companies going international should definitely look into the Benelux, or a bit broader, into the so-called Blue Banana region which also includes parts of the…
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There is a huge potential for Baltic companies to unlock growth and value through international expansion
Companies in the Baltics should reach out to bigger markets in Europe, where their offering can add a lot of value especially when considering the…
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