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Croatia will watch whether euro adoption raises prices

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CROATIA

After implementing its anti-inflationary stabilisation programme in 1993, Croatia recorded stable and modest inflation rates. That changed in 2022, when inflation accelerated…

EU green ambitions are strongly reflected in budget

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EU

Overall, some 30% of the budget will involve climate-related spending. One of the key reforms concerns the EU’s own resources mechanism to finance spending, with plans to…

French state bailout may not remedy Areva nuclear woes

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FRANCE

The deal, which values Areva NP at 2.7 billion euros (3 billion dollars), is in effect a bailout designed to secure the survival of Areva and the French nuclear supply chain.

Egypt will struggle to save its gas surplus

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EGYPT

This is increasing annually because of population growth and rising global temperatures. Exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are on hold until autumn, and upstream production…

Economic woes to drive Greenland's hydrocarbons effort

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GREENLAND

Prospects for the hydrocarbons sector under the new government

Ireland has vast potential in wind energy

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IRELAND

The energy crisis triggered by the Ukraine war is an opportunity for Ireland to maximise its extensive wind energy potential. Ireland’s renewable-energy options are limited in…

Greek OBOR role could spark wider Chinese investment

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GREECE/CHINA

Growing economic cooperation between China and Greece.

German automakers face obstacles on all fronts

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GERMANY

German manufacturers face a multi-faceted competitiveness challenge. Domestic output almost halved from 2016 to 2021. The failure to match rivals in the development of electric…

Ukraine war challenges Germany's climate commitments

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GERMANY

The government has committed to building new liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals, buying gas from new partners and boosting investment in renewables. However, the role accorded…

East European growth in 2023 will be modest at best

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EASTERN EUROPE

Some countries are dipping into recession, while others are likely to manage modest growth. Their various policy and real-economy responses point to different strengths and…