CEVES Newsletter July 2026 Dear friends, associates, and colleagues, In our second CEVES newsletter this year, we comment on economic growth assumptions
CBAM — a mechanism by which the EU charges for the carbon footprint of imported goods — has been in effect since the beginning of 2026. The EU is late and
This text is not a scientific study, but a description of experience based on which I invite experts and practitioners to address this topic in preparation for establishing a better state.
We share with you the newsletter for the first quarter of 2025 – which, in addition to a brief overview of the most important economic trends in Serbia and the EU, also includes our reflections on the key challenges shaping the economic and political climate, as well as CEVES's activities during this period.
The study has been published „Empowering Western Balkan Economies: Attractiveness and Transparency of State Aid in the Region“ whose aim is to examine the types, amounts, and measures of state aid that the governments of the six Western Balkan countries provide to domestic and foreign companies, with the aim of promoting innovation, technological progress, productivity, and other factors.
At the end of the current year, we share with you the New Year's newsletter – which, along with congratulations, hopes, and good wishes, also contains a quick overview of the economic situation and expectations in Serbia and the European Union, as well as a concise summary of CEVES's key activities and partnerships in 2024 with a look ahead. We also take this opportunity to express our strong support for students and citizens who, through protests, demand that institutions start doing their job – honestly.
SMEs face challenges that exceed their capacities. These challenges not only threaten their survival but also limit their potential to contribute to economic growth and job creation.
The proposed high level of public investment does not guarantee their quality – neither in terms of executed works nor contributions to GDP growth and improvement of the quality of life, Nemanja Šormaz tells Danas.
At the online panel discussion „Prosumers and energy security in Serbia“ (Friday, November 8; 11:00 AM; Teams platform) we seek answers to important questions such as: What is the role of prosumers in energy security and the green transition? What is the situation in Serbia compared to the EU and the countries of the Western Balkans? What are the most common challenges for households, what are the procedures, and is it economically viable to be a prosumer in Serbia?
A conference was held today at the Science and Technology Park Čačak MSP100 EXPO 2024: New growth agenda for SMEs which brought together the most successful Serbian small and medium-sized enterprises and other actors from the SME ecosystem. This event, held for the third consecutive year, is dedicated to promoting the importance of the Serbian small and medium-sized enterprise sector. Along with discussions on strategic development challenges and recommendations that would lead to even faster SME development, the focus of this year's MSP100 EXPO was on directing key actors towards the realization of more intensive and efficient development support for the SME sector.
Nuclear energy has, for well-known reasons, always been a very controversial topic, but its importance in the green transition is difficult to deny.
The Center for High Economic Studies CEVES organized the conference „Key Factors for the Sustainability of Local Economic Development“ in Pirot on June 20, 2024.
Organized by the Center for High Economic Studies (CEVES) and USAID's Project for Large Small Businesses, and with the support of the Chamber of Commerce of Serbia,
ALL ROADS LEAD TO MSP Economic growth in Serbia in 2023 is estimated at 2.5%, while in 2024.
The European Commission prepared the New Growth Plan for the Western Balkans in November 2023 (hereinafter referred to as the Plan), which should
In order for the significant investments that Serbia is making these days to be sustainable (both in terms of the longevity of desirable effects and in the context of environmental protection) and to benefit all citizens of Serbia, encourage them to stay and invest here, “pull” those who are not “politically connected” or are even neglected and lagging behind — a Development Plan is necessary.
After several months of hibernation, the play about the lithium miracle has started again in the theatre of the absurd. Two facts. First: Serbia is a country with one of the highest rates of corruption on the European continent – only BiH, Belarus, and Ukraine are worse. Second: the Jadar project is a major challenge for Serbia.
The essence of the message we want to convey at our MSP100 EXPO event is that small and medium-sized enterprises develop best if people develop, and people develop with the development of SMEs if the education system works for them, not for providing jobs to people with outdated profiles.
The SME sector, as well as its champions, do not enjoy a sufficiently stimulating and equitable business environment in their home country.
To support the further strong development of the SME sector, highlight the challenges it faces, and propose appropriate institutional solutions, CEVES launched the MSP100 initiative, within which the MSP100 Expo: People are Success conference was held at the Science and Technology Park Niš.
