2023-07-29
Hope dies last: core inflation is more persistent than ever
Latvia’s inflation projections are revised downwards. But the wage-price spiral is not taken into consideration: in Q1 wages already edged up by 12%.
Tag: EU
2023-07-04
Eastern borders are now formal and military weapons
NATO fears that Wagner group will cause greater instability in the region. Aggressivity increase as the number of migrants rose.
2023-06-20
The more inflation, the less competitiveness
The tight labour market increases the risk that inflation will remain higher and growth lower, and the rising borrowing costs will weigh on investment outlooks.
2023-06-13
Poland’s challenges to the EU combustion engine phaseout
In an attempt to avoid an outright ban on sales of polluting vehicles, Warsaw will continue mining coal, which generates 70% of its power, until 2049.
2023-06-03
An EU-Ukraine front: is the gamble worth it?
Ukraine urges the EU to lift export restrictions on its agricultural products, whereas CEE countries claim local markets’ distortion.
2023-05-20
Money laundering body: is it an economic asset or liability?
Banks should know their customers and innovate in ICT, while the state focus on prosecution without spreading unnecessary costs throughout the economy.
2023-05-13
Forget overnight fix, wages still pump air in the balloon
Elevated inflation reduces purchasing power and increases the risk of low investment and deteriorating competitiveness.
2023-04-22
The EU fine against Poland on the judiciary is halved
Although it is recognized that Poland did implement some changes, others that were requested have yet to be suspended.
2023-04-04
EU is looking for strong measures to stem China
Brussels wants to get tougher with Beijing over an economic and trading relationship: are anti-coercion instruments an option on the table?
2023-03-28
Poland and 12 countries let down the EU Green Rhetoric
In front of the highly remote target set on 2050, the atom is a key technology to achieve climate goals and carbon neutrality.