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Read the latest headlines about developments in Austrian - European Union (Brussels) politics with reference to the international interest
Referendum in Poland about Joining Eurozone
Last week, Prime Minister Donald Tusk offered a vote on a referendum about the adoption of the Euro in Poland. A simple majority needed for a decision could settle the issue.
April 2, 2013
Green’s Fear of Russian Black Money in Austria
Once more, the Austrian Greens insist on a reform of the bank secrecy.
April 2, 2013
Cyprus: Finance Minister Steps Down
According to reports by the media, Finance Minister of Cyprus, Michael Sarris will be replaced.
April 2, 2013
Lithuania and Latvia Preparing for Euro
The Baltic finance ministers emphasize sustainable growth and euro importance.
April 2, 2013
Bulgaria: Budget Deficit Amounting to BGN 732.0m
The budget balance under the Consolidated Fiscal Programme (CFP) as of end-February 2013 is negative, amounting to BGN 732.0 million.
April 2, 2013
Cyprus: Anastasiades Comes Under Suspicion
President Nikos Anastasiades is in dire straits as he is accused of having transferred huge amounts of money to foreign countries and having warned relatives. In the meantime, the austerity package is almost set.
April 2, 2013
Slovenia: “We Will Need No Bailout This Year”
Since Greece, Spain and Cyprus are currently finding themselves in disastrous economic situations, Slovenia does not want to seem like the next bail-out candidate.
March 30, 2013
Cyprus: 37.5 % Only The First Cut
Assets will be burdened much higher than assumed. Apart from the mandatory levy of 37.5 % a further amount of 22.5 % will be frozen in.
March 30, 2013
Serbia: GDP Decreased by 1.7 % in 2012
Based on data released by the Statistical Office, GDP fell by 1.7% in 2012. Broken down by quarter, real y-o-y GDP fell by 2.7% in Q1, 0.3% in Q2, 2.1% in Q3 and 2.0% in Q4.
March 30, 2013
Slovakia: Economic Sentiment Indicator Increased to 90.4
The three-month moving average of economic sentiment indicator (ESI) increased by 1,8 points to 90,4 compared with the previous month´s value.
March 30, 2013
Serbia: Financial Underhand Practices Discovered
Financial underhand practices had lead to losses of € 700m for the Serbian state.
March 30, 2013
Cyprus: 37.5 % Tax on Assets
The compulsory levy on bank assets exeeding € 100,000 has now been fixed. Assets above the amount will be taxed with 37.5 %.
March 30, 2013
EVN to Get Support by State Secretary
State Secretary Lopatka intervened in EVN’s dispute with Bulgarian government. He urges Bulgaria to ensure protection of investments.
March 29, 2013
"Croatia is Paving the Way for the Entire Balkans"
Austria’s Vice Chancellor advocates the commission’s assessment and is looking forward to welcoming Croatia as a new EU member.
March 29, 2013
Cyprus: No Bank Run
The feared bank-run after the almost two-weeks long closing of the banks in Cyprus has not occured.
March 29, 2013
Slovenia: NLB Gets Own Bad Bank
Slovenia biggest bank, Nova Ljubljanska Banka (NLB), is going to establish its own intern bad bank.
March 28, 2013
Austria: Budget Deficit in 2012 Lower Than Expected
The country has reached a significantly lower deficit than the government had expected. According to Statistik Austria, the deficit was at 2.5 % of GDP in 2011, equaling € 7.7bn.
March 28, 2013
Cyprus: Trying to Avoid Chaos at Banks
Today, Cyprus‘ banks are supposed to be opened after almost two weeks of closing. The citizens are called for calm and there are limits for drawing money. The currency rate was downgraded to Caa2 by Moody’s.
March 28, 2013
CESEE: CR More Attractive for FDI Than SK
Foreign investors regard the Czech Republic more attractive than Slovakia.
March 27, 2013
Cyprus: Mandatory Levy on Assets Not Yet Fixed
Banks in Cyprus will open again tomorrow, yet the capital flow is still limited. Dijsselbloem is criticized by the ECB. Bank employees demand Demetriades’ stepping down.
March 27, 2013
Moody’s Warns EU
The rating agency warns the EU governments about over-estimating the ability to overcome the Euro-crisis.
March 27, 2013
EU’s Austerity Cuts Adverse to Health
EU’s austerity measures negatively affect citizen’s health, is the result of a health study carried out by “The Lancet”. The Commission was supposed to examine the political effects.
March 27, 2013
Cyprus: Outflow of Billions of Euros Presumed
Investors in Cyprus could face haircuts up to 50 %. Parliamentary President, Omirou want to go into details about the alleged transfer of assets despite of the banks closing.
March 26, 2013
Austria: Number Nine in Innovation Ranking
On the EU innovation ranking list Austria loses points and slips back on ninth place.
March 26, 2013
Poles Reject The Euro
According to polls, two thirds of polish citizens do not want to change the zloty for the Euro.
March 26, 2013
Head of Bank of Cyprus Withdraws
Head of Cyprus’ biggest bank withdraws. Cyprus’ Labor Minister warns of recession and economic downturn due to the austerity measures imposed by the EU and Commission.
March 26, 2013
Commission Praises Croatia’s Progress
Croatia has fullfilled all criteria for the EU accession on July 1, 2013.
March 26, 2013
Dacic to Meet Head of EULEX Mission
International mission in Kosovo to ensure complete protection of all citizens.
March 26, 2013
Roiss: “A European Concept and Joint Investments Are Needed“
In an interview with the Austrian newpaper Kurier, CEO of OMV explains why Europe needs other sources of energy and why there is a growing competitive disadvantage compared with the USA.
March 25, 2013
Cyprus: Bail-Out Package Accepted
Cyprus has been granted the € 10bn worth aid package by the EU. After ten hours of negotiations in Brussels the decision was made early this morning. Assets below € 100,000 will not be taxed.
March 25, 2013
Croatia: Sluggish Economic Recovery
The improvement in the financing conditions in international financial markets in the second half of 2012 mitigated the risks to Croatias financial stability to an extent.
March 25, 2013
Cyprus: Agreement on Bank Asset Tax
Today, the Cyprian government has come to a solution on the compulsory charges on bank accounts.
March 23, 2013
Cyprus: Votes on Mandatory Levy
In case the government will not come to conclusion how to generate the required money (€ 5.8bn), the ECB will cut off the money supply for Cyprus’ ramshackle banks.
March 23, 2013
"Croatia Will Not Benefit From Joining The EU"
Croatia will join the European Union as the 28th member state in a few months. Economists criticize the country for not carrying out enough reforms and only focusing on tourism.
March 22, 2013
Fekter: “Austrians can rest easy knowing that their bank deposits are safe.”
Current situation in Cyprus is an exceptional case and not comparable in any way with Austria.
March 22, 2013
Cyprus: Negotiations About “Plan B“ Today
After days of negotiations in Moscow, Cyprian Finance Minister had to return empty-handed. Talks about “plan B” will continue today.
March 22, 2013
Medvedev: Harsh Criticism For EU At Conference in Poland
At a two day’s international press convention for EU journalists, Russian Prime Minister Medvedev has highlighted the improved political and economic interaction between Russia and Poland. However, he critized the EU on its Cyprus-politics.
March 21, 2013
Belgrade Considers Conditions Unacceptable
The sudden failure to reach a final conclusion to the Kosovo-issue puts a dampener on Serbia’s way towards the EU.
March 21, 2013
Vienna Among Top 10 of Strong Economic Regions
According to statistics, which were published by Eurostat on Thursday, Vienna is among the Top 10 of the economically strongest regions in Europe again.
March 21, 2013
National Bank of Slovenia Reports Slowing Growth
The banking system’s total assets were down by € 88.5m in January or 6.6% y/y. The banks repaid liabilities to foreign banks in the amount of € 171m and to the Eurosystem in the amount of € 78m.
March 21, 2013
Cyprus: No Hope in Sight Yet
It is still uncertain if an agreement with Russia about the sale of gas fields can be found. President of the EU commission has joined the talks in Moscow.
March 20, 2013
Time Is Running Out Fast for Serbia and Kosovo
It is probably one of the last chances for Serbia and Kosovo to make progresses for EU rapproachment.
March 20, 2013
Ukraine: Not Enough Progress
According to an evaluating report of the EU, Ukraine does not show enough progress in reforms.
March 20, 2013
Cyprus Appeals for Help to Russia
In a vote on Tuesday the government has decided not to use the private money of Cyprus‘ citizens to help bail out the banks. After the rejection, the EU aid package is now off. Cyprus hopes rest on Russia at this point.
March 20, 2013
Cyprus: Parliament Rejects EU Bail-Out Package
Not a single member of the Cyprian parliament has voted in favor of the controversial plan where a compulsary levy for all creditors was planned.
March 19, 2013
Austria: How to Keep Enterprises (from Drifting Away)
At the moment, there is a subtle fear in Austria’s economy that large enterprises are going to outsource to foreign countries which is currently the case with voestalpine.
March 19, 2013
Slovenia: Highest Decrease in Construction Industry
In January 2013, compared with December 2012, the production in construction in the Eurozone was down by 1.4% and down by 1.3% in EU27-states. Slovenia experiences the highest decrease with 7.4 %.
March 19, 2013
EVN to Start Arbitration Procedure
Today, Austrian power supply company EVN informed the state of Bulgaria about opening arbitration proceedings.
March 19, 2013
Cyprus: Small Investors To Be Excluded From Tax
After protests among Cyprus‘ citizens arised and harsh criticism was expressed, the government now intends to exclude small savers from the compulsary tax and grant them a relief.
March 19, 2013
EU Budget to be Increased
Because of Croatia’s EU entry on July 1, 2013 the budget has to be elevated
March 18, 2013
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