Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have achieved significant integration since independence from the Soviet Union, but regional co-operation appears to be losing its impetus.

Leiden science park puts vast experience to good use
Leiden Bio Science Park is one of the oldest of its kind in the world. However, there is nothing old-fashioned about its approach to science or attracting investment.

Eindhoven mayor hails the power of partnerships
After near-bankruptcy in the 1990s, Eindhoven has bounced back – thanks to the combined efforts of private and public partners and knowledge institutes, mayor John Jorritsma tells fDi.

Eindhoven uses its Brainport
Having repositioned itself as a knowledge centre, Eindhoven now boasts 'the smartest kilometre in Europe', and is responsible for one-fifth of private R&D in the Netherlands.

fDi Global Cities of the Future 2018/19 – the winners
Singapore has been crowned fDi’s Global City of the Future for the third year in a row, while London and Dublin have retained their positions in second and third, respectively. Cathy Mullan reports.

fDi Global Cities of the Future 2018/19 – FDI Strategy
Hong Kong has taken the laurels in the FDI Strategy category of the Global Cities of the Future 2018/19 awards, thanks in the main to its StartmeupHK initiative.

Lancashire councillor seeks investment for specialist sectors
Stephen Young of Lancashire County Council explains the UK county’s approach to raising its profile.
Poland eyes another stellar year of FDI
Following 2017’s record high, foreign investment into Poland is on track for another strong performance this year.

Nuremberg's innovative investment climate
Michael Fraas, head of Nuremberg city’s business department, tells Sebastian Shehadi about its foreign investment attractions.
Digitisation could be next big CEE growth driver: McKinsey
Central and eastern Europe's 'digital challenger' countries could close the digital gap with the rest of Europe and add €200bn to regional GDP by 2025, says a McKinsey report
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