Valdis Dombrovskis
Austria's Budget Planning in Line with EU Rules
In its assessment of the budget planning of the euro states, the European Commission has established that Austria fulfils the requirements of the EU Stability and Growth Pact in its budget planning for 2020.
November 20, 2019
The European Way: Meet the Team of Ursula von der Leyen
At the heart of the new Commission's work is the need to address the changes in climate, technology and demography that are transforming European societies and way of life. Von der Leyen has structured and presented her team according to these requirements. Read below where the 27 commissioners come from and what they represent.
September 10, 2019
Economic Growth: Austria Slightly Above EU Average
The Austrian economy is likely to grow by 1.5% in 2019. 1.2% growth is expected for the euro zone and 1.4% for the EU as a whole.
August 8, 2019
Latvia: Increase for Minimum Wages Turned Down
Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis explained that a raise of minimum wages to LVL 303 (€ 428) is not realizable at the moment.
March 12, 2013
Latvia: Letter Requesting the Convergence Report is Signed
The Baltic country wants to become a member of the Eurozone by 2014.
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
Euro Adoption: Latvian People Not Convinced at All
Latvia´s government is proud of its austerity course of the last years. According to Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis, the country is ready for the euro.
February 16, 2013
„Whatever Happens to the Euro, Happens to Our Currency“
In an interview with the Austrian daily newspaper “Kurier”, Latvia´s Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis explains why Latvia joins the Eurozone. However, the Latvians are not convinced at all.
January 30, 2013
„Eurobonds Are No Solution“
Latvia´s Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis argues that euro-bonds may be implemented at the end of the convergence process.
December 11, 2012
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