2024-01-13
EU transfers are the real value for Lithuania
Last November the surplus on the CAB decreased by 34.3%, where the trade balance suffers alongside exports (services -3.2%).
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.
2024-01-06
In the Green Dream too, haste is a poor advisor
Setting a more realistic date for coal exit will allow the selection of units that will stay on line to keep system supplied while attracting green investments.
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.
2023-12-30
Where merit rules, growth and ideas thrive
Estonia’s FinTech success (+42% income) is attributed to local digital infrastructure, people capital, and the world’s best tax system.
2023-12-26
Latvia: new investment looking for infrastructure and production
Multi-million projects for the construction of new industrial parks in Jelgava, Ventspils, Liepaja, and Daugavpils received the green light.
2023-12-23
The fire looks smaller, but the ashes keep burning
The core inflation is persistently higher than headline, while expansionary fiscal policy increases the pressure and weaken the competitiveness.
2023-12-19
If you want peace, prepare for the unexpected
NATO is strengthening its presence on the eastern border with an additional German brigade of about 4,800 soldiers in Lithuania.
2023-12-16
Real growth need focus and free markets, not smoke
The current decline in Estonia’s exports is more a reflection of the weakness in foreign markets and the problems with competitiveness.
2023-12-12
Innovation is gold, and continuous investment is the key
Estonia has the most startups and unicorns per capita in Europe, a result of its leadership in education, where digitalization is a cornerstone.