2021-12-11
Inflating consumer’s demand is not the antidote to the pandemic
In Latvia, real GDP has decelerated, hit by production and supply disruptions. The growth of purchasing power is uneven and exceeded by wages.
Category: Economic Policy
2021-12-04
Is budget to balance the key to enhancing real growth?
In Estonia, inflation of 7% in October was caused by a sharp rise in energy prices and blockages in the supply chain. Demand is driving an economic growth.
2021-11-27
Lithuania-China row: affordable loss or trade gamble?
Vilnius defended its right to expand cooperation with Taiwan, with huge potential for cooperation in semiconductors, lasers, and fintech.
2021-11-20
Clouds on the horizon for construction Made in Poland
Polish construction output is forecast to level off in 2021, and to rebound by more than 7% in 2022. Profit margins will deteriorate and fail to increase further.
2021-11-13
NBP throws water on the fire of prices and populism
The Polish economy continues to grow, driven by two engines: industry and services. Next year, demand and wage pressure will be the key drivers of inflation.
2021-11-06
Lithuania: the road to the energy revolution is still long
Vilnius has achieved considerable results in energy supply from renewables, recycling and composting. However, emissions have increased by 50% since 2005.
2021-10-30
Estonia: now it’s time to reconvert the workforce
Many unemployed have a background in sectors affected by the pandemic: the skills of job seekers often do not correspond to the new needs.
2021-10-23
Inflation is here, but hope is hard to die
Latvia’s GDP growth estimates for 2021 have been revised upwards to 5.3%, as well as inflation which is expected to reach 5% by the end of the year.
2021-10-16
Export and Lithuania: trade deficit narrowed in August
The current account surplus of €168.5 million replaced the deficit recorded in July. The CAB surplus is the result of a surplus in the balance of services.
2021-10-09
How populism throws the stone but hides its hand
The ruling of the Constitutional Tribunal introduces aspects of a legal Polexit, harming the judicial cooperation between Polish and European courts.