The European Commission published EU Candidate Countries’ & Potential Candidates’ Economic Quarterly (CCEQ) technical report which indicates macroeconomic development of potential countries. Like other European Economy Technical Papers, Q2 2017 report was compiled by the staff of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Economic and Financial Affairs. Montenegro's economy are indicated as the
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Montenegro’s Economy SWOT Analysis
mall countries, i.e. small economies are rather sensitive to the influence of international environment. This especially applies to countries like Montenegro, in which the use of euro as a legal tender additionally limits the maneuvering space in case of potential external shocks. Therefore, it is important, seems even more important
EU Autumn 2016 Economic Forecast: Modest growth
Commission forecasts 2017 euro area growth of 1.5% and EU growth of 1.6% conomic growth in Europe is expected to continue at a moderate pace, as recent labour market gains and rising private consumption are being counterbalanced by a number of hindrances to growth and the weakening of supportive factors. In
Promotion of renewable energy sources in the EU
EU: Promotion of renewable energy sources
EC: Spring 2016 Economic Forecast
Energy Efficiency Labeling Framework
n 2015 the Commission proposed a new regulation on energy efficiency labeling as part of its summer energy package. The new regulation would contribute towards meeting the EU target of improving energy efficiency by 27% by 2030. The proposed regulation seeks to restore the A-G scale for energy labeling; create
EU: 2016 Dutch Presidency
New Aviation Strategy for the EU
he European Commission adopted a new Aviation Strategy for Europe, a milestone initiative to boost EU's economy, strengthen its industrial base and reinforce its global leadership position. These are three core priorities of President Jean-Claude Juncker, on which the Strategy will deliver, by ensuring that the European aviation sector remains
EIB: Green Bond impact reporting harmonization process
he overall goal of the Green Bond market is to help mobilize private sector financing for sound climate and environmentally-sustainable investments and help enhance transparency of environmental finance. The relevance of this market is growing rapidly – in 2014, issuances were over USD 35 billion, more than three times higher
IPA: €57 mill. EU funds for HR-BA-ME cross-border cooperation
he European Commission adopted a new cross-border cooperation programme for Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro worth around €67 million, with €57 million coming from the European Regional Development Fund and the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA). The programme aims to improve the quality of common public services in the region,
EC clears acquisition of BG Group by Royal Dutch Shell
he transaction was cleared as it will not grant Shell market power in oil and gas exploration, LNG liquefaction or LNG wholesale supply. Shell will also not be able to prevent competitors from using its gas infrastructure in the North Sea. The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation