Ukraine: Prime Minister discusses defence and technological cooperation with EU Commissioner for Defence and Space

On May 8, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with EU Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius to discuss defence and technological cooperation between Ukraine and the EU. The Head of Government highlighted the importance of initial steps in implementing the ReArm Europe plan and the recently presented White Paper on the future of European…

Bulgaria: BSMEPA and World Bank launch initiative to address regional economic disparities

The Executive Agency for the Promotion of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (BSMEPA), under Bulgaria’s Ministry of Innovation, has formalized a partnership with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, part of the World Bank Group. The agreement, aimed at bolstering businesses in Northern Bulgaria, was signed at a ceremony held at the Council of Ministers,…

Baltic States: Latvia will explore cooperation with Estonia on nuclear plant construction

The Latvian government decided this week that the Ministry of Climate and Energy (KEM) would evaluate cooperation opportunities with Estonia regarding the development of nuclear energy regulations and the construction of a nuclear power plant. On May 6, Latvia’s Cabinet of Ministers reviewed a report drawn up by the KEM regarding nuclear energy development opportunities…