Ukrainian refugees who want to stay abroad for a long time could be a positive factor for Europe, which will experience labor shortages in the medium term. “In the long run, Ukraine wants refugees to return. The sooner this happens, the better. However, some of the refugees may stay for a long time, and this…
Poland is helping Ukrainian refugees, but they are also helping Poland by taking up vacant jobs, Mateusz Morawiecki, the Polish prime minister, has said. Since February 24, when Russia invaded Ukraine, a total of 2,944,000 people have crossed the Polish-Ukrainian border into Poland, the Border Guard (SG) report. Most of the refugees have stayed in…
Ukrainian business owners and prospective entrepreneurs will be able to take out government-subsidized loans to start businesses in Lithuania, the Economy Ministry said on April 25. “We are giving the Ukrainians an opportunity to get loans with 30% lower interest rates for starting a business. This will make it easier for them to settle in…
Poland’s general government sector deficit will reach 4% of GDP in 2022, Mateusz Morawiecki, the prime minister, has said. Last year, according to Central Statistical Office data, Poland’s general government deficit settled at 1.8%. “This year the deficit of the public finance sector will be higher, at the level of around 4%,” Morawiecki said at…
The Estonian state-owned Omniva continues to support Ukraine, including by allowing private individuals to mail humanitarian aid packages to Ukraine for free. Its “Glory to Ukraine!” postage stamp, which was released on March 24, has also proven very popular. With a nominal price of EUR 1.90, which means it can be used to send mail…
The United Kingdom will provide $500 million in loan guarantees to Ukraine. The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko on Facebook. “The United Kingdom is an example for the entire civilized world. Their support is always uncompromising and very timely. I personally thanked to Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak for…
The majority of Poles believe the country’s economy is in a bad condition, according to the results of a new survey published on April 22. The Kantar poll found that in the first half of April, 67% of respondents described the condition of Poland’s economy as poor, while 25% voiced the opposite opinion. Only 8%…