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Poland Favors Banking Union, Czech Republic is Skeptical
The governor of the Polish National Bank Marek Belka calls for joining the banking union. The Czech Republic may use the right to give a veto.
October 20, 2012
Porr´s Construction Output Shrinks
The third-largest Austrian construction group records an increase in orders. Porr´s CEO Karl-Heinz Strauss is satisfied.
October 18, 2012
Klaus: “Nobel Prize for EU is a Mistake”
The Czech President Vaclav Klaus criticizes the decision of the Nobel Prize Committee. For him, the decision is a “joke”.
October 13, 2012
Czech Government Attempts to Stimulate Growth
On the one hand, the Czech government deepens the austerity measures. On the other hand, growth-stimulating investments should be initiated.
October 13, 2012
Czech Banking Association Pessimistic
CBA has lowred its forecast on the Czech economy. The decreasing household consumption would be the main reason.
October 12, 2012
Czech National Bank Open for Interventions
At the moment, the Czech National Bank (CNB) sees no reason for weakening the exchange rate of the Czech Crown. However, CNB is ready to start interventions if necessary.
October 12, 2012
Czech Economy to Shrink by 1.0% This Year
According to IMF, the Czech GDP will shrink by 1.0% this year. Next year an economic growth rate of 0.8% is expected.
October 10, 2012
Czech Republic: Industrial Sector Most Important
Among the EU members, the Czech Republic shows the highest percentage of people working in the industrial sector.
October 6, 2012
CEE Countries Must Work Upon Economic Convergence
CEE countries are struggling with weaker external demand and uncertain consumers, whereas in most cases fiscal policy is under control. Labour productivity, costs and competitiveness of CEE region give reason for optimism.
October 5, 2012
Romania: Lowest Importance of Service Sector in EU
Almost 70% of employed persons in the EU27 worked in the service sector in 2011. The scope ranges from 43% in Romania to 85% in Luxembourg.
October 5, 2012
Eastern Europe Remains Austria´s Future Region
The Austrian economist Christian Keuschnigg thinks that the opening of Austrian companies toward Eastern Europe was a “highly favourable event”.
October 4, 2012
Nine Prime Minister Discuss EU Budget in Bratislava
The Prime Ministers of nine countries of Central and Eastern Europe will meet in the Slovak capital on October 5.
October 3, 2012
Lenzing Expands into Czech Republic
The Austrian fiber producer Now Owns 100% Stake in Pulp Producer Biocel Paskov.
October 3, 2012
Czech Deficit in 2013 at 2.9% of GDP
The Czech Government presented the budget bill for 2013. The Maastricht Criteria should be fulfilled.
September 29, 2012
CEE Equity: RBI Cautiously Optimistic
RBI forecasts a slight increase in yields for Poland, Hungary, Russia and the Czech Republic. Austrian ATX should grow moderately in the next 12 months.
September 28, 2012
CEE Remains Europe’s Growth engine Despite Slow-Down
CEE with 2012 GDP growth of 2.4 per cent – GDP in Eurozone to shrink to minus 0.5 per cent in 2012 . In terms of reforms, CEE tops Eurozone peripherals
September 28, 2012
Klaus: Exit Will Not Destroy Eurozone
The Czech President Vaclav Klaus says that a reduction of the member states will not destroy the Eurozone.
September 27, 2012
Czech National Bank Expects More Interest Rate Cuts
The governor of the Czech National Bank Miroslav Singer explained that the monetary easing program will continue.
September 27, 2012
MOL Announces Massive Investments in Hungary
The Hungarian oil group plans to make investments of € 1.1bn in the next three years.
September 25, 2012
Public Debt: New EU Members Are More Flexible
Compared to old EU member states, the new member states have more fiscal leeway to overcome the crisis.
September 24, 2012
EU: Germany Biggest Net Payer, Poland Biggest Net Recipient
In 2011, Poland received EU-aids of € 11bn. Among the new EU members, Hungary ranks second. In terms of GDP, Hungary is the biggest beneficiary.
September 21, 2012
Klaus: Czechs Against Banking Union
The Czech President notes that the Czech Republic cannot achieve anything without a recovery of the European economy. However, it would be advantageous to stay outside the Eurozone.
September 18, 2012
Strong Increase in Hourly Labor Costs in Hungary and Romania
Second quarter 2012 compared with second quarter 2011: Euro area hourly labour costs rose by 1.6% and by 1.8% in EU27.
September 17, 2012
Czech Republic: EU-Subsidies to be Cut Massively
Due to EU-aid manipulation, the Czech Republic will lose at least € 1.0bn.
September 15, 2012
Hungary Becomes Tax Haven for Czech and Slovak Enterprises
In the last three years, the number of Czech enterprises with head office in Hungary was up by 41%.
September 15, 2012
Czech Republic: Exports to Russia Reach new High
In 2012, the exports to Russia are estimated to surpass € 4.6bn. This would be a new record.
September 15, 2012
Czech Unemployment Rate Remains Flat
In August, the Czech Republic´s unemployment quota came at 8.3%.
September 15, 2012
Klaus Does Not Want European Federation
The Czech President Vaclav Klaus rejects the idea of the head of the EU-Commission José Manuel Barroso.
September 14, 2012
Czech Public Debt Growing Rapidly
Until the end of the year, public debt is expected to increase to € 63.77bn. At the end of 2011, the public debt level came at € 58.5bn.
September 14, 2012
Czech Republic Threatened of Downgrade
Because of its instable political situation, the Czech Republic may be downgraded. Debt service costs may increase substantially.
September 14, 2012
VAT Dispute: Necas Seeks Compromise
The Czech Prime Minister Petr Necas is optimistic that the instable government will survive. He wants to reach a compromise with the dissenters.
September 13, 2012
OECD: Czech Spending on Education too Low
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development criticizes the Czech government. Expenditure on education only reach 4.8% of GDP, which is below the OECD average of 6.2%.
September 12, 2012
Austerity Package: Czech Government Asks for Vote of Confidence
After the austerity package was disapproved by the Czech Parliament, the government resubmits the bill to the Chamber of Deputies.
September 10, 2012
Czech Republic: No VAT Increase
The governing coalition failed in seeking approval by the parliament. In order to lower the budget deficit, the government intended to lift the VAT rates.
September 7, 2012
Czech VAT Increase to be Resolved
The Czech government wants to increase the tax intake by € 1.0bn. Economists warn of a deepening of the recession.
September 4, 2012
Further Increase in Unemployment
At the end of August 2012, 289,000 persons were looking for a job in Austria. At the same time, employment still grows.
September 3, 2012
Kapsch Acquired Czech Data Storage
The Austrian IT company strengthens its presence in CEE with acquisition of Data Storage in the Czech Republic.
September 3, 2012
Goldman Sachs Lowers Expectations for Austrian Banks
The U.S. investment bank anticipates decreasing earnings.
August 27, 2012
S&P Confirms Czech Rating
The U.S. rating agency retained the rating for the Rczech Republic.
August 24, 2012
Investment in Czech Republic Still Below Pre-Crisis Level
The global financial crisis, which originated in the USA in 2007 also hit the Czech Republic quite hard despite the fact that neither its internal nor external imbalances were excessive, the Czech Central bank stated.
August 24, 2012
Czech VAT to Increase
In order to increase public revenues, the Czech government may increase value added taxes.
August 21, 2012
Profits Grow Slower in Polish Banking Sector
The Polish banking sector is still very stable. However, a trend reversal is foreseeable.
August 10, 2012
East European Banking Industry Shows Ambiguity
For West European banks, their subsidiaries in Eastern Europe are either highly problematic or the cash cows.
August 8, 2012
OMV to Focus on Gas Business
The Austrian oil and gas company intends to exploit natural gas in proximity to Europe. The Black Sea and the North Sea are the strategically most important areas.
August 8, 2012
Polish Business Service Sector Booming
In 2011, 38 new business service centers were established in Poland. The number of employees doubled since 2009.
August 4, 2012
Bank Austria as UniCredit´s Cash Cow
Without Bank Austria, UniCredit would have been in the loss area. The CESEE region is still Bank Austria´s future market.
August 4, 2012
Czech Republic: Erste Group´s CEO Advises Against Introducing the Euro
According to Andreas Treichl, the Czech Republic should not enter the Eurozone now.
August 2, 2012
Erste Group: Concerns Despite Profits
Yesterday, the Austrian banking group published its results for the first half year. The business in Romania, Hungary and Ukraine causes worries.
August 1, 2012
CESEE: Still High Degree of Corruption
According to Transparency International, „political influence over independent institutions is a systemic corruption risk in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia“.
July 31, 2012
OMV: No Withdrawal from Germany
The Austrian oil company and petrol station operator will not sell the petrol station business in Germany. By contrast, the downsizing program in the SEE region and in the Czech Republic will be continued.
July 19, 2012
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