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Czech Enterprises Will Not Cut R&D Expenses
According to a survey carried out by consulting company Deloitte, almost 90 percent of Czech enterprises will keep the amount of expenses in research and development unchanged or even increase the spendings.
September 23, 2013
Turkey: Enthusiasm about EU Membership Shrinks
Fewer and fewer Turkish citizens are keen on an EU membership of their country.
September 20, 2013
Austria: 80 Percent Opposed to 12-Hour-Working Day
A survey of a Socialist trade union shows that 80 percent of employees are opposed of a working day of twelve hours.
September 19, 2013
Faymann: New Government Will Be Smaller
In an interview with Austrian daily “Österreich“ (Sunday issue) Chancellor Faymann announced that the new government will be reduced by two members of parliament.
September 16, 2013
Austria: Chancellor and Deputy Chancellor Lose in Trust Index
Compared to the results of last month, both Chancellor Werner Faymann and his Deputy Michael Spindelegger have lost the voters’ trust according to the APA/OGM Trust Index that was carried out on a sample of 500 persons.
September 13, 2013
Slovenia: Employment Outlooks Deteriorated
Outlooks for Slovenian jobseekers have darkened. According to a recent survy of temporary employment company Manpower presented on Tuesday, employment outlook has dropped from 7 percent to zero.
September 11, 2013
Czech Republic: One Third to Vote for CSSD
According to a poll, 28 percent of Czechs would vote for the Czech Social Democratic Party (CSSD) if an election was held now.
September 10, 2013
Austria: Weak Growth Impulses
Today, the Austrian Institute for Economic Research (Wifo) has corrected the economic outlooks for Austria downwards. Growth impulses have been very weak so far.
September 10, 2013
Survey: Faymann Best Chances of Becoming Chancellor
According to a survey carried out for Austrian daily “Standard”, the Social Democrats are gaining in votes while the Austrian People’s Party is slightly falling behind.
August 30, 2013
Poland: Opposition to Gain Support
The percentage of support for leading centrist Civic Platform (PO) under the lead by Prime Minister Donald Tusk dropped to 22 percent in late August.
August 28, 2013
Czech Republic: Zeman Signs Parliamentary Dissolution
Zeman will sign the parliamentary dissolution on August 28. The path is now clear for early elections at the end of October.
August 22, 2013
Romanians Not Satisfied with Wages
More than half of Romanian employees claim not to be paid enough for their work.
August 22, 2013
Half of Bulgarian Citizens in Favor of New Elections
Only three months after elections in Bulgaria more than half of voters favor new elections, according to a survey. Supporters of the ruling Socialists are outnumbered.
August 21, 2013
Political Dissatisfaction in Poland Grows
Seven out of ten Poles are disappointed with Polish parliament
August 21, 2013
Czech Parliament Votes for New Elections
The Czech House of Representatives has decided its dissolution on Tuesday evening and therefore clears the way for early parliamentary elections, which in all likelyhood will take place on October 25 and 26.
August 21, 2013
Czech Republic: New Trial for Dissolution of Parliament
The Czech parliament could enable new elections.
August 19, 2013
Romanian Real Estate Market to Stabilize
According to a study, the real estate market in Romania has stabilized again.
August 19, 2013
Faymann to Surpass Spindelegger at Trust Index
The APA/OGM trust indest for federal policits in Austria showed an increase of trust for Chancellor Faymann of 2 while Deputy Chancellor and Foreign Minister Spindelegger slips to minus 2.
August 16, 2013
Czech Republic: Schwarzenberg to Run for Parliamentary Elections
The former Foreign Minister named “autocratic” President Zeman as a motivation.
August 10, 2013
Poland’s Opposition Expands Poll Lead
Poland's conservative opposition Law and Justice (PiS) party has increased its lead over the centrist governing Civic Platform (PO) party by another five percentage points, according to a poll released on Thursday.
August 9, 2013
Early Elections in Czech Republic Likely
After Czech’s new Prime Minister Jiri Rusnok failed the vote of confidence, there are many indicators that President Milos Zeman will announce early elections.
August 9, 2013
CESEE Remains Attractive for Austrian Investors
According to a survey, the region of CESEE is still attractive to Austrian investors. Particulary the bigger countries – Poland, Turkey and Russia – are becoming even more popular.
August 1, 2013
Protests: Bulgaria in a Political and Social Crisis
Thousands of protesters are still marching the streets of Sofia. It is particularly the educated middle class that has had enough of the raging corruption of the political elite.
July 30, 2013
72 Percent of Bulgarians Regard Situation as “Unbearable”
Every day since June 14 protesters are gathering in front of the parliament in Sofia to express their anger about corruption in the country and demand the current government to step down.
July 26, 2013
Poland: President Komorowski Most Trusted by Citizens
Poles trust president much more than party leaders.
July 26, 2013
Croatia Might Join Schengen Zone in Three Years
Croatia to start procedures for no-passport zone in 2015.
July 25, 2013
Latvia: Joining the Eurozone
Lativa is becoming the 18th country in the Eurozone. The EU Economy and Finance Ministers have given their green light for the admission.
July 9, 2013
Croatia: Majority of Croatian Citizens Approve of EU Membership
67.1 percent of Croatians support country's membership in EU.
July 9, 2013
Poland: Opposition Strengthens Front-Runner Position
According to a recent poll, conservative opposition party Law and Justice (PiS) has intensified its lead over ruling centrist Civic Platform (PO).
July 8, 2013
Orban Accuses European Union of “Soviet-style Methods”
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban criticized the “troops of bureaucrats" who were unable to solve the economic crisis in Europe and who were now trying to denounce Hungary, which was on the road to recovery again.
July 5, 2013
Faymann: Croatians Realistic With EU Membership
Austrians have a positive attitude towards Croatia’s new membership.
July 1, 2013
ILO: Risk for Potential Social Unrest in EU
The European Union is prone to social unrest accorking to most recent World of Work Report.
June 4, 2013
Czech Republic Not to Introduce Euro Before 2019
According to reports by the Czech media, the new government intends to apply for the Euro only in 2016.
May 31, 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
Romania: Confident About Economic Recovery
According to a survey, Romanians are among the most confident citizens in Europe about the recovery of their economy.
May 2, 2013
CESEE: Business Climate Index Dropped in April
Enterprises in CESEE countries remain cautious for the most part.
May 2, 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
Slovakia: R&D Spendings Low But Increasing
Compared with other countries, Slovakia’s R&D spendings are little but slowly and steadily they are increasing. Among the countries with the highest growth rates of R&D spendings, Slovakia ranks 5th.
April 22, 2013
Poland: Protests At Day of Commemoration
Protesters assembled in Warsaw yesterday to demonstrate against the Russian government that still has not released the evidence
April 10, 2013
Household Assets in Austria Lower Than in Spain
The proportion of owned homes in Austria and Germany is below 50 % and one of the reasons why household assets are on the lower end of the scale.
April 10, 2013
Poll: Estonians Want Economy Minister to Resign
56 % of Estonian citizens want the Economy Minister Parts to step down.
April 3, 2013
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
Strabag: Defends Its Number 1 in Czech Republic
In a survey, 302 public customers have chosen Austrian construction enterprise Strabac to be the best in its sector. Swietelski follows on 2nd place.
March 28, 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
Czech Republic: Confidence in Domestic Economy Inreased Marginally
Overall confidence in domestic economy increased slightly in March. The composite confidence indicator (economic sentiment indicator) increased by 0.2 points compared to February.
March 25, 2013
Czech Republic: Opposition Rejects Austerity Measures
Opposition leader Sobotka was re-elected last Friday as chairman of the Social Democrats. In an interview with Reuters he explains why the government needs to slow down on austerity measures.
March 18, 2013
Hungary: Dissatisfaction Towards Government Grows
Right-wing leader Viktor Orban has been in parliament for almost three years. But the promised reforms and changes to improve the economic situation came to nothing. Protests are arising.
March 18, 2013
Slovakia: Growing Lack of Interest about Occurances in EU
The Slovak population has apparently lost its enthousiasm about EU politics. According to polls, only 40 % say they were interested in the current events.
March 6, 2013
Slovenia: New Government to be Built
Until March 14, the new administration should be nominated. However, 32 % think that the new head of government will not be able to form a government.
March 5, 2013
Latvia: Eager for the Euro. But ready?
Latvia’s leadership considers adopting the Euro in 2015 or 2016. Despite of showing the fastest economic growth rate at 5.1 % in Europe, there is scepticism Latvian population.
March 4, 2013
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