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Lopatka: "Austria Is a Leading Investor in the Western Balkans States"
Austrian State Secretary welcomes the most recent agreement between Serbia and Kosovo as pointing the way towards enlargement
May 27, 2013
Serbia to Receive Russian Support in South Stream Project
Russia to provide € 1.7bn for construction of South Stream gas pipeline project in Serbia.
May 27, 2013
Austria: Faymann Proposes Extension of Bank Levy
Not only the federation and taxpayers should avow for the losses at Hypo Group. This week the restructuring plan has to be handed to the EU Commission.
May 27, 2013
Croatia: PM Anxious About Country’s Image
Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic announced that Croatia had to fight hard for its reputation within the European Union.
May 27, 2013
Poland: Dispute Over Shale Gas Law
Polish Finance Minister Jacek Rostowski has criticized the Environment Ministry for the planned national participation in the production of shale gas.
May 24, 2013
Zeman Demands Stock Exchange for CEE
Czech President Milos Zeman has declared himself in favor of the merger of the stock exchanges in Prague and Warsaw.
May 24, 2013
Austria: Faymann Positive About Extension for Hypo Group
Chancellor Werner Faymann presented himself restrained yet confident about the extension granted by the Commission regarding the deadline for the winding-down of Hypo Alpe Adria Group.
May 24, 2013
Slovenia: Huge Cuts in Complementary Budget
Foreign Ministry might be closed down since a 20 percent cut is proposed.
May 24, 2013
Turkey Wants FTA with US
Turkey is eager for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the U.S.
May 24, 2013
Slovenia: Fiscal Rule to Be Introduced in 2015
Prime Minister Bratusek announced her consent to introduce fiscal rule in 2015.
May 23, 2013
Poland: Hold on Tax to Attract Investors
Hydrocarbons tax on hold till 2020 to enhance investments in shale gas.
May 23, 2013
Austria: Special Commission to Trace Tax Evaders
Finance Minister Maria Fekter announced the establishing of a special commission which is supposed to use data distributed by the US tax authority.
May 23, 2013
Tusk Encouraged to Run for European Commission Presidency
Polish Prime Minister Tusk confirmed his encouragement, but will decide at another point in time.
May 23, 2013
Leitl: „EU Has To Deliver Clear Confession to Business Location Europe”
According to Leitl, the EU Summit has to deliver a “clear confession to business and industrial location” Europe.
May 22, 2013
Orban’s „Derailment“ Causes Indignation in Germany
Hungary’s head of government Viktor Orban seems to love the confrontation. However, with the accusation of Germany using Nazi-methods he overstepped the mark in terms of tact.
May 21, 2013
Serbia Considering Loan Agreement With IMF
Serbia is considering discussing a possible IMF loan after EU entry talks are agreed on. German Finance Minister Guido Westerwelle announced his support in Serbia’s path to an EU membership.
May 21, 2013
Croatia: PM Warns Of Croatia Airlines’ Downfall
Prime Minister Milanovic stresses the need to make changes to guarantee a future for the airline company.
May 17, 2013
Poland: Tusk Potential Candidate for EU Commission Presidency
Polish Prime Minister Tusk among candidates for President of European Commission
May 17, 2013
Croatia‘s and Hungary‘s Fight About Oil Company Ina
The dispute between core shareholders of Croatian oil producer Ina has started anew.
May 17, 2013
Spindelegger: “The Danube and Black Sea Regions Will Bring a Vital Impetus for the Future of Europe in Its Entirety”
“Gateway to Europe” Conference in Krems, Austria
May 16, 2013
Three Major Energy Companies to Withdraw from Poland
After ExxonMobil two other huge energy enterprises left Poland after unsucessfully drilling for shale gas.
May 16, 2013
Bulgaria’s Election Winner To Annul Results
GERB party, winner of the early presidential elections in Bulgaria, announced to file a lawsuit before the Constitutional Court.
May 16, 2013
Ukraine and Poland Could Be Future Leaders in Shale Gas Production
Management consultant enterprise A. T. Kearney regards Poland and Ukraine as the future European leaders in the productin of shale gas.
May 15, 2013
Poland: PZU to Acquire Croatia Osiguranje
After years of looking for an opportunity to invest further, PZU, Poland’s major state-owned insurance company, is focusing on aquiring a controlling stake in Croatia Osiguranje.
May 14, 2013
US Software Producer Oracle to Invest in Romania
US software producer Oracle will invest approximately € 100m in Romania
May 14, 2013
Majority of Czechs Want to Keep the Koruna
A clear majority of Czech citizens reject the Euro and want to keep their national currency, the Czech Koruna.
May 14, 2013
US: Kerry Announced Support of Ukraine’s EU Integration
US Secretary of State John Kerry announced his support for Ukraine’s move towards an EU membership.
May 13, 2013
Russian’s Policy on Belarus: Support As a Means of Subordination
Despite the conflicts and frictions in their bilateral relations, Russia has for years regularly invested in Belarus, according to the Centre of Eastern Studies.
May 13, 2013
Slovenia Likely To Require More State Funds Than Expected
According to Morgan Stanley, the Slovenian national treasury will need a further amount of € 11bn until 2016. Slovenian Finance Minister Cufer is expected to present the new program in Brussels today.
May 13, 2013
Bulgaria: CEZ to Keep License
Former PM Borisov had been critical of CEZ in Bulgaria. Energy Minister Vasilev annouced the power supplier would not lose its license.
May 13, 2013
Austrian Bank Secret: Faymann Vs. Fekter
Austria‘s agreement to an automatic exchange of data has become a personal match between Chancellor Faymann and Finance Minister Fekter.
May 13, 2013
No Changes in Bulgarian Political Landscape
At the early elections in Bulgaria, Prime Minister Borissov’s Gerb party turns out winner in the early elections.
May 13, 2013
Austria: Hypo Group Dilemma Requires Highest Form of Diplomancy
Before the deadline of handing in the new restructuring paper, talks with the top of EU Commission are supposed to take place with Austrian politicians.
May 10, 2013
CEESE: Economic Growth Stagnant
Orban claims Hungary is the country with the highest growth rate in CEE/CESEE next year.
May 10, 2013
Slovenia to Raise VAT and Sell 15 State Enterpises
Slovenia has announced to put 15 state companies up for sale and raise VAT in order to acquire revenues and avoid international bailout.
May 10, 2013
Romania Seeks Energy Independence
The Black Sea has huge deposits in gas which Romania wants to use to achieve energy autonomy.
May 8, 2013
Pressure from EU on Orban Increases
EU demands that Hungary withdraws the changes to the constitution.
May 8, 2013
Serbia: „Dependent on EU“
Serbia hopes to be able and make the next steps toward an EU membership.
May 7, 2013
Slovenia: No Agreement on Fiscal Rule
Coalition and opposition remain divided over the question on when to implement the new fiscal law.
May 6, 2013
Spindelegger: Support for Serbian EU Membership
Vice Chancellor and Exterior Minister Michael Spindelegger has promised full support for Serbia on its way to a full EU membership.
May 6, 2013
Dacic to Promote for Serbian Economy in US
Serbia's Prime Minister plans economic trip to United States.
May 3, 2013
Czech Republic to Improve EU Relations?
Visits from high EU officials should herald the start of a new era in the relation between the Czech Republic and the EU.
May 3, 2013
Hypo Group to Get a Bad Bank?
Chancellor Faymann confirmed negotiations about the establishing of a bad bank for non-performing loans.
April 30, 2013
Austria: Government Shows Unanimity About Banking Secret
Fekter criticized Social Democrats.
April 30, 2013
„Slovenia Can Manage On Its Own“
In an interview with Austrian newspaper Kurier, President of the Slovenian Bankers Association France Arhar stresses that Slovenia is not the new Cyprus.
April 29, 2013
EU Ready to Adopt Measures Over CEZ in Bulgaria
Van Rompuy promised to take actions during his visit in Prague.
April 29, 2013
Austria: Solution for Bank Secret Issue Until May 22
After the recent turbulances within the Austrian government coalition, Chancellor Werner Faymann hopes to find an agreement with the EU concerning the bank secret until May 22.
April 29, 2013
Van Rompuy Encourages Romania to Become Eurozone Member
During his one-day visit to the Romanian capital, President of the European Council Van Rompuy noted Romania’s progress and stressed the importance of a banking union within the Eurozone.
April 26, 2013
Poland: Trade Union Threatens With Protests
The conflict between the trade union Solidarnosc (solidarity) and the Polish Government aggravates.
April 26, 2013
EU Commission to Start Proceedings Against Hungary
On Wednesday, Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding told reporters in Brussels that the EU Commission will probably launch infringement proceedings against Hungary.
April 26, 2013
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