Southeast Europe / Features

Moldova’s dramatic energy sector transformation

Clare Nuttall in Glasgow September 12, 2025

Chisinau ended decades of dependence on Russia in just four years — but will the upcoming general election derail the remaining reforms?

Kosovo’s flawed electricity market liberalisation leaves businesses in the dark

Valentina Dimitrievska in Skopje September 8, 2025

Companies face disconnections, uncertainty and higher costs, Kushtrim Ahmeti, executive director of the Chamber of Trade and Industry of Kosovo, tells bne IntelliNews.

LONG READ: Europeans face recession, financial crises, as they struggle to boost defence spending

Ben Aris in Berlin September 4, 2025

US President Donald Trump has dropped the burden of supplying and supporting Ukraine’s battle against Russia firmly in Europe’s lap. But cash-strapped and with the UK and France on the verge of crisis, they are going to struggle to manage.

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