News at SITE

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has intensified the urgency of European Union (EU) enlargement, bringing Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia closer to potential membership. A new policy brief, based on discussions at SITE 2024 Development Day conference, highlights the political, economic, and security challenges these countries face as they seek EU integration​.

Ukraine has halted the transit of Russian gas to Europe, ending decades of direct pipeline deliveries and significantly reshaping the region's energy landscape. This new policy brief explores the financial and geopolitical consequences, including Europe's increased reliance on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and the risks for Moldova and Ukraine.

On December 12, 2024, the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) hosted a public seminar featuring Professor Simon Johnson, co-recipient of the 2024 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel. The event centered on international sanctions against Russia and strategies to curtail its capacity to wage war in Ukraine.

On November 11, 2024, SITE hosted journalist Peter Pomerantsev for a seminar exploring the Kremlin's propaganda vulnerabilities. Pomerantsev highlighted internal fractures within Russian society and outlined strategies for countering authoritarian narratives and support Ukraine’s resistance.

On December 4, 2024, SITE will host its annual Development Day Conference, focusing on the journey of Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia toward European Union membership. Key political, business, and academic voices will discuss critical strategies and reforms needed for EU integration.

Moldova is now firmly on the path to European Union membership, but the breakaway region of Transnistria remains a significant roadblock. A recent policy brief, published in October 2024, explores how Transnistria's economy, though influenced by Russia, is deeply connected to Moldova and the EU.