2024-05-18
Bank loans are the fire burning under the ashes
Difficulties in repaying loans can be a serious worry for households and businesses as the risks coming from Sweden are still high.
Category: Estonia
2024-05-04
Defense and dual-use technology investments are set to boost growth
Tallinn enhances Estonia’s security and promotes economic growth by supporting local defence industry companies with a new €50 mln equity fund
2024-04-16
No discipline no growth: why fiscal rigor is necessary
The IMF recommends that getting competitiveness back on the track of growth needs decisive fiscal consolidation and increasing productivity.
2024-03-26
Export and sound money would be the game changer
Additional problems arise when the state softens the recession, widening the budget deficit with additional money into the economy.
2024-03-09
The surface may cool down, but instability burns underneath
Estonia should build on the competitive advantages of an efficient business environment and wide digital experience to escape stagflation.
2024-03-05
Capital and growth shine where efficiency rules
Progress in FDI attraction comes even within the public sector, where Wroclaw, Vilnius, Tallinn set a benchmark for business-friendliness.
2024-02-20
Environment is now a business worth the money return
Every euro invested in wetland restoration can generate a return between €8-€38 as future savings, with a positive impact on biodiversity and climate.
2024-01-30
Banks’ profit will struggle alongside the economic performance
Profit as a share of assets was around 60% higher in 2023, but now interest- and administrative expenses are likely to grow, as well as overdue loans.
2024-01-09
Only hope remains when market distortions are even stronger
Market expectations of rapid disinflation remain, but underlying risks come from commodity costs, monetary supply, and trade protectionism.
2024-01-02
To stay on top, simplicity is the key
Estonia is holding strong with €75M attracted FDI with energy & climate the hottest categories. Now the plan is to reach 500 DeepTech startups by 2030.