Estonia: defense budget to increase n 2022

Estonia’s defense budget is expected to rise by EUR 103 million, to EUR 748 million next year. This will put the country’s defense spending at 2.31% of the forecast GDP. Minister of Defense Kalle Laanet (Reform) said this sum included allied costs, a defense investment program and new capability developments. “We can send a strong…

Georgia: economic growth seen over last few years

Georgia has seen a solid economic growth over the last few years, made possible partly due to ongoing economic reforms, the EU Delegation in Georgia reports. According to the source, these reforms included overhauling tax collection procedures, fighting against corruption, opening up the country to foreign trade and investment, improving infrastructure and simplifying the business…