Over 90 representatives of German companies participated in an online workshop where they were introduced to investment opportunities in Ukraine. The event, organised by the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine in collaboration with Germany Trade & Invest and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, took place on September…
Slovakia’s government has approved a draft law setting out a new framework for household energy subsidies, but critics warn it risks creating the country’s largest ever database of citizens’ personal and financial information. The legislation, passed on September 17, leaves open key questions about who will qualify for support. Economy Minister Denisa Sakova of Hlas…
The Latvian Health and Social Care Workers’ Trade Union (LVSADA) demand for an additional 133 million euro to raise medical workers’ salaries by at least 13.5% is currently not realistic, according to the Minister of Health Hosams Abu Meri (New Unity). His communications adviser Ilona Osa noted that Latvia’s fiscal space for next year amounted…
The government has agreed to a 10% wage rise for teachers in 2026. The pay rise is a part of the draft bill for next year’s state budget, agreed by the two coalition parties, Reform and Eesti 200. Rescue Board (Paasteamet) and Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) personnel will also get a 10% rise…
On September 18, Ukraine’s Minister of Finance Sergii Marchenko and the Governor of the Banque de France Francois Villeroy de Galhau discussed in Kyiv the state of Ukraine’s financial system, budgetary needs for 2026, cooperation with the IMF, and reforms. “I am grateful that France continues to stand with Ukraine and remains a reliable partner…