A new report published by the OECD on July 5 – to coincide with Lithuania officially becoming the organisation’s newest member – says that Lithuania’s...
Tag - Demographics
A new report, The 2018 Ageing Report published by the European Commission (EC) indicates that by 2060 there will be a higher number of pensioners than active workers...
According to Eurostat demography forecasts, the population of Europe is rapidly growing. The details of demographic research results clearly show that within the...
With its strong, knowledge-based and innovative economy (open to all via its unique e-citizenship programme), Estonia is often thought to set the standard in many fields...
Across emerging Europe countries are haemorrhaging people. A lack of opportunity at home and the lure of Western Europe – made accessible by European Union membership –...
The World Bank Group has approved a new six-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Poland, which prioritises health care reform, improving air quality and boosting...
The labour market is tightening, meaning that attracting the right talent will become an increasingly important issue for businesses. Many factors are affecting the...
Emerging Europe takes a closer look at this year’s EBRD Transition Report, and hears from the bank’s chief economist, Sergei Guriev.
Larisa Manastirli, director for Bulgaria at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), spoke to Andrew Wrobel about the Bulgarian EU Presidency as well...
A new report from the World Bank, Rethinking Lagging Regions, which examines convergence and disparity within the EU, has highlighted the danger of low-growth traps...
Emigration is the elephant in emerging Europe’s room. With the catastrophic numbers of people leaving the region (at least from some parts) speaking for themselves, the...
Reports that big increases in wages are threatening jobs in emerging Europe have been greatly exaggerated. In fact, the region needs a pay rise.