Moldova: inflation driven by external developments

Inflation in Moldova is driven by the external situation, particularly developments in the Middle East. Deputy Prime Minister, Economic Development and Digitization Minister Eugeniu Osmochescu has made statements to this effect. “Inflation depends on the conflict in the Gulf. The National Bank’s decision to raise the interest rate on its main monetary policy operations to…

Ukraine: Government commissions responsible agencies to develop mechanisms to stabilize payments in electricity market

The Government is preparing comprehensive solutions to stabilize payments in the electricity market. The Cabinet of Ministers has instructed the relevant ministries, the NEURC, Ukrenergo, and Energoatom to develop appropriate mechanisms. Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced this. “The first step is to launch a special mechanism for supplying electricity to district heating companies, water…