Various analysts believe that September will bring several factors that will lower crude oil prices on the world market. Although at the end of August the price of oil increased compared to the middle of the month and was traded at $68 per barrel, a short-term price decline is expected in the future. “Experts who…
Estonia’s state budget took in EUR 8.8 billion in taxes in the first seven months of 2025, up by EUR 912 million YoY, the Ministry of Finance said. Tax receipts rose on the back of labor taxes, rate changes and major transactions before and after hikes. In July alone, EUR 1.3 billion was collected, EUR…
On September 11, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine Taras Kachka held talks with Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto and Minister of European Union Affairs Janos Boka during his working visit to Budapest. The main purpose was to discuss topical issues on the bilateral agenda, in particular…
The leadership of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine, the National Bank of Ukraine and staff from the International Monetary Fund completed discussions on the implementation of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). The meetings took place from September 3 to 10. The parties discussed the implementation of the 2025 state budget, the indicators of the…
Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine Oleksii Sobolev met with a delegation from the Swiss Confederation led by Ambassador and Federal Council Delegate for Ukraine Jacques Gerber. The negotiations also included Deputy Ministers Taras Vysotskyi, Andrii Teliupa and Pavlo Kartashov. The parties discussed the implementation of an intergovernmental agreement, the launch of new…
A 2023 reform let long-tenured workers quit early on favourable terms, straining public finances and draining key sectors of experienced staff. Slovakia’s decision to relax early retirement rules in 2023 triggered a mass exit from the workforce and saddled public finances with lasting costs. Former labour minister Milan Krajniak introduced a reform allowing anyone with…
On September 9, a meeting took place between representatives of the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine and the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine (ACC). A similar event had previously been held with the European Business Association (EBA). During these meetings, the ministry’s team presented key opportunities within the investment component of…