Thursday, 24th April 2025
Connecting The Region
The German
Footprint
No.6

Opinion

Damien Sorrell, EIB Head of Regional Hub for the Western Balkans

Transformation of the Western Balkans Economy

While this process is incremental, new opportunities are already arising for accelerated digitalisation and streamlined financial transactions. By further integrating fragmented and small markets, the region can pool resources and knowledge, creating a strong impetus for growth. Foreign direct investments (FDIs) accounted, on...

Damien Sorrell, EIB Head of Regional Hub for the Western Balkans

Transformation of the Western Balkans Economy

Damien Sorrell, EIB Head of Regional Hub for the Western Balkans

Transformation of the Western Balkans Economy

The German Chapter

Germany & Adria A Billion-Euro Partnership

The Economic Engine Behind German Investments. Germany has long been a dominant economic force in the Adria region, shaping industries, creating jobs, and integrating local economies into the wider European supply chain. But why is Germany so deeply invested in Adria, and where is this partnership heading next? From automotive giants setting up factories in Serbia and Slovenia to German energy companies financing renewable projects in...

Marjan Vučak, President of AHK Croatia

Where German Industry Feels at Home

Marjan Vučak, President of the German-Croatian Chamber of Commerce - AHK Croatia, on the German investments shaping Croatia’s future, why relationships matter in business, and how Croatia is becoming a gateway to the wider Adria region. With bilateral trade exceeding €8.46 billion in 2023,...

Milan Grujić, President of AHK Serbia

Trade in High Gear

Milan Grujić, President of the German-Serbian Chamber of Commerce-AHK Serbia, highlights Serbia’s “resilient transformation” as a strategic hub for German industries, with over 80,000 people employed in German companies and exports in mobility skyrocketing 300% since 2015 German-Serbian economic relations have evolved into a high-impact, forward-looking partnership driven by resilient growth, industrial innovation, and a highly skilled workforce. With over 80,000 people employed in German companies...

Roundtable

What Will Define Business Success in Adria in the Next 5 Years?

From shifting geopolitical conditions to digital acceleration and workforce gaps, companies across the Adria region are facing a whirlwind of change. To explore what will define success in this landscape, The Region brings together six prominent leaders from different sectors and countries. Their...

Bussines Stories

Ljilja Pižurica, Executive Director of NELT MNE

Nelt MNE Leads in Innovation and Sustainability

Marko Nikolić, CEO of Innomotics Serbia

Driving Serbia’s Green and Industrial Transition

Bogdan Gavrilović, Managing Director of World Transport Overseas Group

Driving Global Logistics Forward

Zoran Milovanović, Executive Director of MTEL Crna Gora

MTEL’s Mission: Innovation with Purpose

Laura Tyler, CEO of Adriatic Metals Plc

Mining the Future with Adriatic Metals

Prokopije Perić, CEO, Plus d.o.o.

A Trusted Partner for a Changing Market

The Sustainability Playbook

How Businesses in the Adria Can Thrive in Green Economy

Sustainability is no longer an optional consideration—it has become a defining factor for business success. Across the Adria region, companies are being pushed to rethink their strategies in response to regulatory shifts, consumer expectations, and financial incentives linked to environmental responsibility. Some see...
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What Will Define Business Success in Adria in the Next 5 Years?

From shifting geopolitical conditions to digital acceleration and workforce gaps, companies across the Adria region are facing a whirlwind of change. 

To explore what will define success in this landscape, The Region brings together five prominent leaders from different sectors and countries. Their insights highlight shared challenges, emerging opportunities, and strategic advice for navigating 2025 and beyond.

Coming in

The Great Consumer Revolt

How the Adria Region is Fighting Against High Prices

Silent Uprising - Consumers Take On Big Retail It started as a single day of protest in Croatia—but within a week, consumers across Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, and Slovenia joined a region-wide boycott, refusing to spend money at major retailers. Their...

Zoran Drakulić on What Must Change

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Zoran Drakulić Urges a New Economic Approach

Serbia stands at a crossroads where business and politics intertwine, shaping the country’s economic future in ways that spark both ambition and concern. Few understand this dynamic better than Zoran Drakulić, a businessman who has built his career navigating industries from energy to...
Connecting The Region
The German
Footprint
No.6