E-Tools for Criminal Case Management within Selected EU Member States

Author(s): Author Not Specified / Language(s): English

In recent years, public authorities have begun to adopt several statutory reforms to incorporate ICT into everyday tasks of judicial systems’ actors. In the European sphere, the concept of e-justice has been mainly developed in justice administration. This publication provides comparative analysis of current practices of justice recordkeeping and the electronic tools for measuring the judicial system performance in Finland, Belgium, Greece, Italy, Spain, Germany, and England and Wales as well as an overview of the introduction of ICT in the judiciaries of Bulgaria and Poland.

Телекомуникационната политика на България, юни 1995 г.

Author(s): Krastyo Mirski / Language(s): Bulgarian

Telecommunications (telecoms) are part of the global technical infrastructure. Their main purpose - to ensure the exchange of information of any kind, at any scale and in all directions, making them indispensable condition not only for economic development at national, regional and global scale, but also the emergence, implementation and strengthening of integration processes between the countries. They are the foundation of industrial, cultural and social development, trade and financial cooperation of modern science and education.

Zakończenie

Author(s): Edyta Małecka-Ziembińska / Language(s): Polish Publication Year: 0

Tрансхуманизмът като важен фактор в осъществяването на политически промени

Author(s): Ivan Kolev / Language(s): Bulgarian Publication Year: 0

The subject of the research is transhumanism and its influence on political changes. The report is a revised part of the dissertation chapters I defended in January 2023. The paper's title is: „Transhumanism and human enhancement: conceptual perspectives, communities, and risks“. The scientific and technological expansion helps the emergence of political parties professing a transhumanist ideology. The analysis uses data obtained by conducting 1 semi-structured interview with a leader of a transhumanist party; from party manifestos, documents, literature, and research by other scholars on the subject. The political landscape is updated with themes related to transhumanism: especially the attitude toward applying NBIC technologies (nanotechnology, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and robotics).

The Global Chip Shortage and its Economic Impact (2020 – 2023)

Author(s): Nikolay Kostov / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

The global semiconductor shortage, spanning from 2020 to 2023, has become a critical economic disruption, revealing vulnerabilities in global supply chains and triggering widespread consequences across various industries. This paper explores the causes of the shortage, including the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and shifts in consumer behavior, and examines its profound impact on key sectors such as automotive manufacturing, consumer electronics, and healthcare. The study analyzes governmental and corporate responses, highlighting initiatives like the U.S. CHIPS Act and the European Union’s Chips Act, which aimed to address supply constraints and bolster domestic production. Furthermore, the paper assesses the economic consequences of the shortage, such as inflationary pressures, production delays, and unemployment, while considering the broader implications for global trade and industrial strategy. Finally, the discussion reflects on the lessons learned and how the crisis has reshaped global perspectives on supply chain resilience, urging future investments to mitigate similar disruptions. Through this analysis, the paper sheds light on the complexity of modern supply chains and the need for strategic planning to ensure long-term economic stability.

Modernizing Public Administration – Key Issues and Strategic Solutions Related to EU Legislation

Author(s): Dimcho Shopov / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

The European Union has recognized modernizing public administration as a key transformative goal for the rapidly changing public governance environment. This report examines the multifaceted challenges of the transformation and its related strategic solutions with a particular focus on Bulgaria. Key issues such as technological hurdles, human resource management, financial constraints, and imperatives of fighting corruption and enhancing transparency are all explored. The analysis focuses on the vital role of the EU legislative frameworks, the Digital Single Market Strategy, and the General Data Protection Regulation to promote these reforms. It also assesses the effect of the latest trends, such as digitalization, participative governance, and sustainability, on public administration. An attempt to offer a route map for effective and enduring modernization is made by suggesting a wide range of legislative, digital infrastructure, and capacity building strategies, which highlight the value of continuous adaptation and stakeholder collaboration in maintaining a system of public administration that is resilient and responsive.