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World Economic Forum: Slovakia´s Performance Worsens

According to the World Economic Forum Competitiveness Report, Slovakia´s competitiveness slipped again.

September 10, 2012

Hungary: Bank Tax Intake Lower than Expected

The bank tax proceeds only reach 40% of the planned volume.

September 10, 2012

Slovenia: Juncker Calls for Reforms

The chairman of the euro-group Jean-Claude Juncker warned Slovenia. “The situation is critical, there is no time to lose.”

September 10, 2012

Slovakian Industrial Production on the Rise

Industrial production index (IPI) increased by 18,5 % in July 2012, compared with July 2011. The development was mainly affected by a rise in manufacturing by 22,6 %.

September 10, 2012

Euro-Crisis Enters Austria

In the second quarter, the Austrian GDP only grew by 0.1%, WIFO says (Austrian Institute of Economic Research). A recession is not excluded anymore.

September 10, 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

Merkel and Faymann Reaffirm their Commitment to the Euro

The German Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel met her Austrian counterpart Werner Faymann and Vice Chancellor Michael Spindelegger in Vienna. It was Merkel´s first state visit in Austria since 2006.

September 8, 2012

Hungary: Orban Rejects IMF´s Conditions

This week, a list containing IMF´s conditions for a € 15bn loan became public. However, it is not known whether the list is a counterfeit. Not at this price and not in this way.” Hungary´s Prime Minister Viktor Orban said.

September 8, 2012

Romania Leaves Recession Behind

In the second quarter, Romania´s GDP was up by 0.5% The construction industry was the driving force.

September 8, 2012

Temporary Surplus in Serbia´s Budget

Due to the VAT intake, Serbia faced a budget surplus in July. In June, Serbia recorded a massive deficit.

September 8, 2012