The Ukraine Energy Support Fund was established in April 2022 through a joint initiative by Ukraine’s Energy Minister German Galushchenko and EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson. Over its existence, it has become an effective tool for providing international assistance in the energy sector. “For all these years of war, energy has been one of the…
Slovakia’s labour market, long buoyed by years of economic growth, is now showing signs of strain. After a decade of steadily rising employment, driven by expansion in key sectors, the country is experiencing stagnation – and in some areas, a modest decline, particularly within the private sector. Economists and employers alike point to the twin…
Bulgaria has fulfilled the final requirement for joining the eurozone by meeting the budget deficit criterion. Following the earlier achievement of the inflation target, the last step was to confirm compliance with the EU methodology regarding public finances for 2024. According to preliminary data from Bulgaria’s National Statistical Institute and Eurostat, the country’s general government…
As part of supporting micro, small and medium-sized businesses in Ukraine, since the introduction of the state portfolio guarantee tool in December 2020, a total of 45,621 loans have been issued for UAH 146.9 billion. In March, entrepreneurs received 815 loans worth approximately UAH 3.9 billion, with the state guaranteeing UAH 2.3 billion of the…