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  The interplay between trade integration and air transport in Africa

  This study examines the interaction between the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) in the context of economic integration in Africa. The objective is to systematize and synthesize existing literature and to develop an integrated conceptual framework for analyzing their combined economic ... This study examines the interaction between the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) in the context of economic integration in Africa. The objective is to systematize and synthesize existing literature and to develop an integrated conceptual framework for analyzing their combined economic effects. The study adopts a qualitative approach based on a conceptual literature review. The results indicate that trade integration and air transport liberalization are interdependent processes, operating through key mediating factors such as transport infrastructure, institutional coordination, regulatory harmonization, and the reduction of non-tariff barriers. The findings suggest that the interaction between AfCFTA and SAATM can generate cumulative economic effects, although their realization depends on structural and institutional conditions. The study contributes to the literature by integrating two largely separate analytical fields and by proposing a conceptual framework for future empirical research.

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  Energy integration in the European union as an instrument for accelerating the green transition

  The paper examines energy integration in the European Union as an economic and institutional mechanism for accelerating the green transition. It assesses how the deepening of the internal energy market, cross-border infrastructure and coordinated regulation facilitate the integration of renewable energy into the EU energy system. The analysis ... The paper examines energy integration in the European Union as an economic and institutional mechanism for accelerating the green transition. It assesses how the deepening of the internal energy market, cross-border infrastructure and coordinated regulation facilitate the integration of renewable energy into the EU energy system. The analysis combines academic literature, EU strategic and regulatory documents, and Eurostat and European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) data for 2004�2024. The findings show that progress is strongest in the electricity sector, while grid congestion and insufficient cross-border capacity still limit the overall effect of integration.

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  Transnational cooperation as an instrument for green transition in the Danube region

  This scientific paper examines the role of cross-border cooperation as an instrument for implementing the green transition in the Danube Region. In the context of increasing environmental challenges and the growing need for sustainable resource management, joint initiatives between countries are gaining key importance for the implementation of ... This scientific paper examines the role of cross-border cooperation as an instrument for implementing the green transition in the Danube Region. In the context of increasing environmental challenges and the growing need for sustainable resource management, joint initiatives between countries are gaining key importance for the implementation of effective green policies. The aim of the study is to analyze the contribution of cross-border projects to promoting sustainable development by examining initiatives implemented within the framework of the INTERREG programme. From a methodological perspective, a qualitative approach is applied, based on a case study analysis of the BE READY and CITYWALK 2.0 projects, aimed respectively at climate change adaptation and the development of sustainable urban mobility. The results indicate that cross-border cooperation facilitates knowledge exchange, the implementation of innovative solutions, and the strengthening of the institutional capacity of local authorities. The study emphasises that joint initiatives are not limited to partnerships among participants but function as a practical mechanism for promoting the green transition through the development of tools and the implementation of sustainable solutions at the local and regional levels.