Slovenia
CZECH REPUBLIC: Prospects for pension reform are bleak
The Czech Republic lags behind most states in Central and Eastern Europe in the area of pension...
Czech RepublicSLOVENIA: Economic reform package is ill-presented
Without reform, much of the economy may fall into difficulties, President Janez Drnovsek told TV...
SloveniaSLOVENIA: Trade unions lead largest rally since 1991
Tens of thousands attended a protest on Saturday against proposed tax reforms, despite heavy...
SloveniaEURO-AREA: Few new members ready for euro
A European Commission report out today says the new EU entrants are lagging behind plans to join...
EASTERN EUROPE: Inflation may defer euro accession
Consumer prices rose in September by 3.7% year-on-year in Hungary, it was reported today, mainly...
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...
EASTERN EUROPE: EU joiners have strong audit bodies
The resources and powers of national audit bodies have improved significantly in recent years,...
