Slovenia
Nato agrees 'fundamental shift' to counter Russia
Security alliance’s leaders agree a big increase in troop deployments on its Eastern Flank, more help for Ukraine in its defence against Russian aggression, and a new Strategic Concept.
Bulgaria posts highest inflation in SEE amongst EU peers
Bulgaria posted the highest level of inflation in Southeastern Europe amongst EU members after annual inflation hit 13.4% in May, as the whole world fights to avoid stagflation
EU neighbours push for Bosnia to get candidate status
Croatia and Slovenia want Bosnia to be given candidate status along with Ukraine at this week’s EU Council meeting.
World hit by interest rate and inflation shock says IIF
The world’s economy is being hit by an inflation and interest rate shock that shows no sign of abating, Institute of International Finance (IIF) said in a recent paper.
ASH: Welcome to the new age of inflation
The debate around inflation is centre-stage at present, with headline and PPI inflation soaring globally in response to a range of factors but including climate change/transition and Covid-related supply disruptions.
bneGREEN: Europeans set higher decarbonisation targets to rescue continent’s security
A total of 19 European governments have accelerated their decarbonisation policies in response to a combination of the COVID-19 pandemic, the gas crisis and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
CONFERENCE CALL: Globsec basks in Putin's humiliation
In contrast to previous conferences of the Bratislava-based security think-tank, there was a feeling that the West is no longer on the back foot and that now is the time to press home its advantage.
War and soaring prices take toll on Southeast Europe's listed companies
Even companies without operations in Russia or Ukraine are affected by the supply chain disruptions and hikes in food and energy prices.
Slovenia’s new government to realign foreign policy with core EU countries
After outgoing PM Janez Jansa's spats with Brussels, new centre-left government plans to shift away from Visegrad Group and strengthen relations with the "Germany-France-Italy axis".
Geopolitics suspected behind Budapest pulling out of race to host ice hockey tournament without Russia
Finland and Latvia will host the 2023 Ice Hockey World Championships after Slovenia and Hungary withdrew their joint candidacy.
Green-left Freedom Movement leader Golob becomes Slovenia’s new prime minister
Golob’s Freedom Movement agreed to form a government with the Social Democrats and the Left after winning the April 25 general election.
Slovenia’s DEM to launch geothermal pilot project at abandoned well
If successful, DEM's project to exploit the geothermal energy potential of a dry, unproductive well could be replicated around the world.
CEE companies weather the COVID-19 crisis
Prompt and decisive government intervention, financial lifelines and firms’ involvement in global value chains have helped minimise insolvencies, says EIB/EBRD report.
EBRD expects 30% GDP contraction in Ukraine in 2022, lowers emerging Europe projections
The EBRD has cut its 2022 emerging Europe growth forecasts again, reflecting a sharp downgrade for Ukraine and the regional fallout from the war and sanctions.
Where the 11 Southeast European states stand on the Ukraine war
Southeast Europe is split over the issues of sanctions on Russia and military aid to Ukraine, with some states firmly in the western camp, some staying neutral and others internally torn.
BOOK REVIEW: How the handling of migration from the eastern EU states pushed the UK towards Brexit
“Here to Stay: Eastern Europeans in Britain” tells the story of the half million citizens of the new EU member states who have moved to the UK since the early 21st century.
Emerging Europe growth to fall to an average of 3% this year, says wiiw
Russian GDP forecast to fall by 9-15% this year, while Ukraine's economy could collapse by 38-45%.
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Election results in France and Slovenia go against Orban
The election defeat of Slovenia’s populist SDS means the Hungarian strongman has one less ally in the European Council at a crucial time when the EU is set to trigger the rule-of-law mechanism against Hungary.
Newcomer Golob’s party ousts Jansa in Slovenia’s general election
The Freedom Movement, the green party led by ex-energy executive Robert Golob, is set to lead Slovenia's next government.
Growth of Slovenia’s output prices accelerates to 17.9% y/y in March
The producer price index started to increase rapidly at the beginning of 2021.
