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The report brings together the main conclusions, strategic recommendations and institutional perspectives resulting from the debates organized during the two-day international conference held in Bucharest at the Palace of Parliament and the National Institute for Economic Research “Costin C. Kirițescu” of the Romanian Academy.
The publication reflects the contributions of government representatives, energy experts, academics, diplomats, industry leaders and international partners who participated in the Forum’s panels and working sessions dedicated to energy security, operational resilience, regional cooperation, strategic investments, infrastructure modernization and the future of sustainable energy policies in Europe.
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EUDI is coming in December. What disappears?
EUDI is coming to Romania by the end of 2026. But the real measure of success should not be the launch itself. What documents, repeated data, administrative trips and unnecessary procedures will actually disappear?
Siret Industrial Park: Romania’s Strategic Investment Gateway at the European Union’s Eastern Frontier
Executive perspective: a border location becoming a European business platform Siret is no longer best understood simply as a Romanian border town. It is increasingly relevant as a potential industrial, logistics and innovation platform positioned at one of the...
A Tale of Two Seas (and Many Fronts):Struggling for Enhanced Influence in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Red Sea
Key Takeaways A unified, coherent and comprehensive spatial continuum: the Eastern Mediterranean and the Red Sea – from Cyprus through Suez and down to the Horn of Africa. Different classes of actors, different strategies at work: regional vs. local; static vs....
Romania is ready for full public service digitalization: The real challenge is no longer technology, but institutional coherence and digital skills
The full digitalization of public services in Romania no longer belongs to the category of distant administrative ambitions or policy objectives formulated only for strategic documents. It has already entered the field of realistic transformation, supported by...
From intermittency to continuity: A patented hydrogen-based energy storage solution and the emergence of a new neneration of innovators
From intermittency to continuity: A patented hydrogen-based energy storage solution and the emergence of a new neneration of innovators Author: Assoc. Prof. Dr. habil. Ioan I. GÂF-DEAC Summary As renewable energy becomes a structural component of national and...
FDBC at the 19th CE-MONT Conference: Strengthening Mountain Economy Dialogue in a Multipolar World
In July 2025, the Foundation for Knowledge-Based Development (FDBC) actively contributed to the 19th National Conference with International, Scientific and Informal Participation organized by CE-MONT (Center for Mountain Economy), Vatra Dornei / INCE / Romanian...
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Making This Fossil Fuel Crisis Europe’s Last One – CleanTechnica
Europe is currently confronted with a multifaceted challenge tied to its ongoing dependence on fossil fuels. An analysis published under the title Making This Fossil Fuel Crisis Europe's Last One by CleanTechnica contends that this dependence has produced observable...
Commission adopts notice on fiscal flexibility for energy security measures under National …
The European Commission has taken a formal step to address the fiscal and economic pressures associated with energy security measures by issuing a dedicated notice. This document, described in official communications as providing guidance to Member States, centers on...
Kenya to test the world’s first solar-powered ambulance – YouTube
The present article references an online video whose stated topic concerns Kenya’s plans to test a solar-powered ambulance. The primary source material is a YouTube entry with the title: “Kenya to test the world's first solar-powered ambulance.” The information...
Linn County will not rezone district near nuclear plant for data centers – KCRG
Linn County, Iowa, has decided not to rezone a district adjacent to a nuclear energy facility to accommodate data centers. This action preserves the existing zoning framework and avoids permitting large-scale data centers in a region formerly identified under the EU-2...
EIT Urban Mobility launches six new calls for proposals – INSIGHT EU MONITORING
EIT Urban Mobility has announced six new calls for proposals, as reported in INSIGHT EU MONITORING. The initiative represents a structured opportunity for cities and urban authorities within EU Member States to engage in collaborative, fundable activities designed to...
Ships Can’t Move and Power Plants Shut Down as Drought Saps Europe’s Rivers – WSJ
Europe is facing an extraordinary hydrological episode that is reshaping the operational landscape of its inland waterways and energy infrastructure. Reporting around the event highlights how severe drought conditions have constrained navigable depths along major...
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