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Russia is afraid of new sanctions
Jerzy RutkowskiSanctions imposed on Russia so far have cost Russia a loss of annual GDP growth of 1-1.5 percentage points. New sanctions may lead to further losses reaching 0.7-0.8 percentage points.
CSE M&A volumes drop off in Q1’18 after strong 2017
Jo HarperThe volume and value of M&A deals targeting companies in Central and Southeast Europe in Q1’18 fell to 1,823, valued at USD24,789m, after deal making failed to sustain the growth recorded in Q4’17, when 2,253 deals...
Free EU market with restrictions for Polish companies
Marek PielachA dispute over posted workers, black PR concerning Polish food, as well as intentional restrictions on Polish vodka exports - these are just some of the protectionist measures undertaken in the EU countries.
Rise of Croatian defense industry
Vedran ObućinaIn 2016, Croatia exported the military equipment and armament worth EUR200m. Several private companies export military goods in cooperation with the Croatian Ministry of Defense to 37 countries.
The booming Russian coal industry
Filip BrokešAccording to Russia’s Federal State Statistics Service report for 2017, the corporate sector’s net profit was down by 8,5 per cent versus 2016. This is a slightly surprising revelation considering the opposite trend in...
Bulgaria places its bets as gambling sector brings in record revenues
Jo HarperFor the last 10 years the revenues from gambling in Bulgaria have risen significantly and in 2017 hit a new high of EUR1.5bn. Due to the huge tax benefits, the taxes paid in 2016 were only EUR90.5m.
Croatian pharmaceutical challenges
Vedran ObućinaThe pharmaceutical industry is one of the most powerful industrial sectors in Croatia and an important leverage of economic growth. Its high added value reflects in salaries, which are 72 per cent higher than the general...
Polish firms look beyond domestic market
Jo HarperDespite its strong economic growth, many middle-sized Polish companies appear to be hitting the limits of the domestic market and looking outside their country.
Polish wind farms may plug the energy gap
Jan DaraszWind energy returned to the Polish debate at the Warsaw Baltic Forum for Marine Industry and Energy, as it may plug the gap created by rising energy demand and gradual phasing out of coal.
Russia ready to protect its defense sector
Filip BrokešFollowing the annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation, multiple governments and international organizations, led by the United States, imposed sanctions on Russian individuals and businesses.