2021-05-22
In Poland, business charges are a risk to inflation and productivity
The increase in tax burdens would fail to cover the promised reduction in the tax burden, causing more uncertainty and reduced investment.
Category: Economic Policy
Estonia: job inclusion can be more effective
Despite the employment rate among 15- to 64-year-olds at 75.2%, the country faces a shrinking workforce and regional disparities.
2021-05-08
Poland: the recession is helped by private consumption, exports at +9%
While private consumption accounts for 58% of GDP, Warsaw’s economic performance depends less on exports than its regional partners.
2021-04-24
Despite government measures, in Poland consumption (-5%) and investments fell
Unemployment has risen: consumption and investment face a higher level of uncertainty and a decline in capacity utilization induced by lower demand.
2021-04-10
Lithuania rebounds (+2.2%) with export, sales, and innovation
While the restrictions were similar to EU partners, the economic damage was much less: great opportunities from infrastructure, logistics and high-tech.
2021-03-27
Latvia’s recovery builds on construction and EU support
The 2020 recession is due to a fall in consumption representing 58% of GDP. The industry is expected to be driven by housing demand and major infrastructures.
2021-03-13
Estonia returns to growth (+3.4%) driven by exports (+10%)
While the reduction in foreign demand was responsible for two-thirds of the 2020 recession, industry and ICT will rebound this year.
2021-02-27
Polish exports react to Covid thanks to green FDI
Last year Poland recorded current account surpluses in each month, accounting for 18.4 billion euros. But retail sales fell 6.0% YoY in January.
2021-02-13
Polish GDP is expected to be +4.5%, only thanks to the rebound in private demand (+5%)
The lack of investment weighs on real prospects and opportunities in the medium to long term, as private investment has been below the EU average for years.
2021-01-30
In Latvia, growth will return in the second quarter: +3.3% for 2021
Great hope is placed on the active contributions of ICT technologies, where growth in Latvian industry this year could reach 3-4%.