How the war in Ukraine has reshaped societies, economies, and strategic

thinking across the CEE region

Marcel Hirsiger
Lecturer and CEE expert at the
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland

The war in Ukraine represents a profound turning point for Central Eastern Europe. Beyond its immediate security implications, it has accelerated far-reaching societal, political, and economic changes across the region. Countries in CEE have been confronted with new realities in energy policy, economic resilience, regional cooperation, and strategic orientation.

This webinar explores how the war has acted as a catalyst for transformation in Central Eastern Europe and examines its broader consequences for societies and economies. The session provides a structured perspective the drivers for these changes, on long-term developments, regional responses, and what these shifts mean for decision-makers, institutions, and businesses operating in or with the CEE region.