Search results

Croatia will watch whether euro adoption raises prices

Location:

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

Location:

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…

Economic woes to drive Greenland's hydrocarbons effort

Location:

GREENLAND

Prospects for the hydrocarbons sector under the new government

Ireland has vast potential in wind energy

Location:

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…

German automakers face obstacles on all fronts

Location:

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

Location:

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

Location:

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…

Parts of Greek economy will be unreformed post-bailout

Location:

GREECE

Greece will re-enter international capital markets solely on the strength of its economy, after a near-decade-long recession that wiped out one-quarter of its output and left…