Lithuania
BALTIC STATES: Concerns remain over economic imbalance
The current combination of high GDP growth, rapid bank lending and large current account deficits...
CENTRAL-EASTERN EUROPE: Manufacturing FDI has key role
Steady inflows of FDI are spearheading the emergence of the new EU member states from the region...
CENTRAL-EASTERN EUROPE: FDI surges post-accession
The 2004-05 surge of inward FDI illustrates a 'second wind' of foreign investment in the new EU...
RUSSIA/LITHUANIA: Gazprom may buy into Baltic oiler
Gas giant Gazprom, which is keen to diversify its energy interests, is negotiating with oil...
RussiaLITHUANIA: Resignation throws coalition into turmoil
Economy Minister and Labour party leader Viktoras Uspaskich resigned today following an ethics...
LithuaniaEASTERN EUROPE: EU joiners have strong audit bodies
The resources and powers of national audit bodies have improved significantly in recent years,...
EASTERN EUROPE: CEE-8 hamper EU fiscal coordination
The CEE-8 have focused their fiscal policies on structural reform and securing EU accession and...
EuCENTRAL-EASTERN EUROPE: Racist extremism could grow
The strength of racist politics, discrimination and violence varies considerably across the...
