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Hydrogen will be central to Europe’s climate ambitions

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EUROPE

The EU publication follows the unveiling of national hydrogen strategies in Germany and the Netherlands this year. Increased state support, the formulation of strategies and…

EU's MiFID II still challenging despite delay

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EU

Recent developments in EU financial markets regulation.

Corruption and incompetence dog Albania’s energy plans

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ALBANIA

The authorities’ immediate aim was to prevent the escalation of sporadic protests against price rises. However, the prospects are also improving for the government’s plan to turn…

EU will seek leading role in developing 5G standards

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EU

One of its priorities will be the development of new telecommunication rules, with the aim of accelerating the development of 5G standards.

Czech-Chinese MoU may mark FDI turning point

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EUROPE

Central European FDI from China.

Cost-of-living crisis will not hurt Hungary’s rulers

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HUNGARY

The largest annual rise was for food, by 30.9% (3.3% month-on-month). Many Hungarians are expecting their living standards to decline, with costs rising also for some public…

Euro-area outlook depends on continued fiscal support

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EU

The lifting of most COVID-19 restrictions, the revival in intra-EU tourism and a strong rebound in private consumption are key factors behind the optimistic forecasts. The…

Liberalising Greek energy market will pick up in 2018

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GREECE

Most energy market reforms have now been included in national legislation and the Regulatory Authority for Energy has incorporated them into operational regulations. The aim is…

Soft landing has become more likely in Central Europe

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EU

The NBP’s March Inflation Report lowers its forecast for average CPI significantly to 1.7%, from 3.2% in its November forecast; GDP is to grow by 4.0% (November: 3.6%). Outside…

Hungary's return to investment grade is likely in 2016

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HUNGARY

Moody's, another agency which also rates Hungary one notch below investment grade, has just raised its outlook on Hungary's rating to 'positive' from 'stable'. Hungary's…