Slovenia

  • Aug 27, 2003
  • 6 min read

EASTERN EUROPE: Transition risks creating underclass

Many of the countries of the region are preparing to join the EU. Efforts to challenge poverty,...

  • Aug 6, 2003
  • 1 min read

SLOVENIA-CROATIA: Border issues

Slovenia may not apply the EU's Schengen restrictions to its border with Croatia until 2006,...

  • Jun 19, 2003
  • 6 min read

EASTERN EUROPE: ERM II has dangers for EU joiners

Exchange rate stability is one of the Maastricht criteria that accession states must meet before...

Eu
  • May 5, 2003
  • 7 min read

EASTERN EUROPE: Judicial reform remains uneven

The development of independent, accountable and efficient judicial systems is a necessary...

  • Apr 11, 2003
  • 7 min read

EASTERN EUROPE: Population trends worry policymakers

Record-low fertility, relatively low life expectancy and limited immigration potential will drive...

  • Apr 4, 2003
  • 7 min read

EASTERN EUROPE: DSK sale to enhance bank consolidation

Final bids for DSK Bank, the third largest Bulgarian bank, are due on April 10. The sale will...

  • Apr 4, 2003
  • 6 min read

SLOVENIA: Fiscal deficit may rise as inflation ebbs

The central bank has cut interest rates on treasury bills and purchases of foreign currency. The...

Slovenia
  • Apr 1, 2003
  • 8 min read

UNITED STATES: Iraq-related aid raises major issues

The administration asked Congress on March 25 for 3.5 billion dollars in aid for Iraq and 4.7...

United States