Search

A country report for Poland for the 2007-2008 period is presented. It summarizes the political and economic outlook of the country and discusses developments in the domestic political scene, as well as economic policy trends. Discussions on the country's international relations and on several economic indicators are presented. Economic forecasts for the year period are included.

The article presents an outlook for the economic and political conditions in Bulgaria for 2007 to 2008. It is expected that real gross domestic product (GDP) growth will slow from 6.1 percent in 2006 to 5.7 percent in 2007 and 4.7 percent in 2008. Average inflation is anticipated to fall back to around 5.6 percent in 2007 and to 3.3 percent in 2008. Unity of the Bulgarian government with the European Union (EU) will be difficult to maintain over the forecast period.

The article presents economic forecasts for Estonia in 2006-2008. Real gross domestic product growth is expected to decelerate during the forecast period due to a slowdown in construction and the rise in imports. Inflation is likely to remain above 3%, preventing the country from adopting the euro in January 2008. The current-account deficit is expected to decline in the forecast period as growth in imports slow down.

A country report for Estonia in 2007-2008 is presented. It describes the political and economic structure of the country and summarizes current developments in the domestic political scene. It also presents annual and quarterly economic indicators. Political and economic forecasts are given as well as predictions for economic policy directions.

The article forecasts the economic growth of Slovenia from 2007 to 2008. An upturn in euro zone growth will provide some support to Slovenian exporters. External demand will remain a driver of growth in 2007 to 2008. Export expansion will continue to be robust and private consumption will stay solid. The country's average annual real gross domestic product growth will be just under 4% during the forecast period.

The article presents an economic forecast for Slovakia in 2007 to 2008. The annual average oil prices is forecast to be U.S.$65 per barrel in 2007 and will decrease slightly in 2008. Capital spending will remain strong in the forecast period, compared with 2005 to 2006, as more sluggish investment in the car assembly plants is partly countered by new greenfield projects. The current-account deficit is expected to narrow to 5.5 percent of gross domestic product in 2007 to 2008.

The article presents an economic forecast for Poland. The country's real GDP increased to 5.5 percent year on year in the second quarter of 2006 and is expected to 5.2 percent over 2006 as a whole. Rising real wages and improving labor market are expected to support private consumption. At the end of October 2006, the zloty was trading at around Zl 3.89:€.

The article provides information on the political and economic conditions of Poland. The country's economy is growing rapidly. According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, real gross domestic product will grow in 2006, but it expects to slowdown in 2007. Inflation is predicted to rise gradually, but high unemployment will limit the increase.

The article presents economic forecast for Bulgaria for 2007-2008. Forecast for real gross domestic product growth is cited. Inflation is expected to fall in late 2006, provided that wage increases are kept in check. The real exchange rate is also projected to be broadly stable in 2008. Current-account deficit is expected to fall in the final months of the year.

The article provides economic and political outlook for Bulgaria for 2007-2008. The European Commission is likely to monitor closely the country's progress in fighting corruption and organized crime after it joins the European Union. The government may propose a 2007 budget with a larger surplus than previously expected in an aim to reduce the risks from the current-account deficit.

The article presents an economic forecast for Romania for 2007 and 2008. It is seen that the growth in gross domestic product for 2007 and 2008 are 5.7 percent and 5 percent, respectively. After the European Union accession, fiscal policies will continue to be elastic. The National Bank of Romania has raised its forecast for inflation in 2007. If there will be further tightening in monetary policy, it will affect exports and imports.

The article discusses the social, political and economic conditions in Poland. Figures for the present account deficit in 2005 and the first half of 2006 have improved. This has caused the economists' estimate of the 2006 current-account deficit to 2.2 percent of the country's gross domestic product.

This reports provides an outlook for political and economic conditions in Slovakia from 2006 to 2007. The victory of the center-left populist Smer-SD party marked a sharp shift in Slovak politics. However, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) expects the economic reforms to be preserved. The Ministry of Finance lowered the 2006 target for the general government budget deficit. The EIU forecasts a decline in real gross domestic product growth in 2007.

This article offers an outlook for economic conditions in Slovakia from 2006 to 2007. The primary drivers of economic growth will be investment and exports. Capital spending will also remain strong. Meanwhile, year-on-year inflation will increase. The reasons for this inflation hike are indicated. In addition, this article forecasts that the current-account deficit is expected to narrow.

This article predicts Poland's economic condition in 2006-2007. The projected euro zone gross domestic product growth in 2007 is discussed. An increase in euro zone interest rates has implication for the cost of Poland's foreign borrowing. Several factors will contribute to private consumption and investment in 2006-2007: growth in real wages, an improving labour market and low interest rates.

The article presents economic forecasts for Bulgaria from 2006 to 2007. The consumer price inflation is higher in the first half of 2006. Inflation will fall back in the second half if wage increases are kept in check. The Bulgarian National Bank restrictions on bank lending are predict to restrain the pace of domestic demand growth in 2006 and 2007. Charts and tables for the economic forecast are also included.

This article presents an outlook for economic conditions in Slovakia from 2006 to 2007. Real gross domestic product (GDP) growth slowed in the first quarter of 2006, from the record-high in the fourth quarter of 2005. Available data for the second quarter of 2006 point to a pace of GDP expansion similar to that in the first quarter. Employment growth, particularly in some service sectors, remained buoyant, as did private-sector credit growth.

This report provides an outlook for political and economic conditions in Slovakia from 2006 to 2007. The victory of the center-left populist Smer-SD party marked a sharp shift in Slovak politics. However, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) expects the economic reforms implemented to be preserved. The Ministry of Finance lowered the 2006 target for the general government budget deficit. The EIU has raised its forecast for the real gross domestic product growth in 2006.

The article presents an economic forecast in the Czech Republic for the period of 2006 to 2007. The primary drivers of economic growth in the country will be capital investment and private consumption. An increase in electricity prices at the beginning of 2006, together with adjustments to gas and heating prices, will increase annual average inflation to 2.7 percent in 2006. Rising private consumption and further capital investment, will, however increase imports.

Forecasts the economic conditions in Slovakia. External deficit of the U.S. in contrast with the euro; Prices of gross domestic product by expenditure; Key factors that triggered economic growth in the 2006-2007 period.

Presents an outlook for the economic conditions in the Czech Republic for 2006-2007. Factors that will weaken the demand for exports; Investment activity in the country; Predictions on inflation.

Forecasts the political and economic conditions in Czech Republic for 2006-2007. Political and economic structure; Observation on the country's economic policy; Information on the domestic economy.

Presents an economic forecast for Poland from 2006 to 2007. International assumptions; Economic growth; Inflation; Exchange rates.

Provides information on Poland. Outlook for 2006 to 2007; Political structure; Forecast on economic policy; Financial indicators; Economic trends; Foreign trade.

Presents an economic forecast for the Czech Republic for 2006-2007. Outlook for real gross domestic product growth; Increase in Czech exports; Appreciation of the Euro against the U.S. dollar; Rise of the inflation rate; Factors that will drive the value of the koruna against the U.S. dollar; Increase of the current-account deficit.

Presents an outlook for the Czech Republic for 2006-2007, including political, economic and economic policy outlook. Political party leading in opinion polls; Forecast for real annual gross domestic product growth; Prediction that the Czech National Bank will keep interest rates steady in the short term; Consumer price inflation projected for the year.

Presents information on the economic and political conditions in Bulgaria in 2006. Factor that would lead to the restricted entry of the country into the European Union; Fiscal and monetary policies of the government; Economic forecast; Overview of the upcoming election.

Presents economic forecasts on Slovenia. Factor that will affect the competitiveness of Slovenia's exports; Gross domestic product by expenditure; Outlook on the rate of inflation in the country; Forecast for exports and imports.

Presents an economic forecast for Poland as of May 2006 including real gross domestic product growth, exchange rates and financial indicators. Factors affecting the price of oil; Overview of the dampening effect of the strong zloty on exports; Economic implications of the narrowing of the deficit on merchandise trade and surpluses on trade in services.

Forecasts the economic indicators of Bulgaria from 2006 to 2007. Gross domestic product; Exchange rates; Commodity prices; Inflation.

Forecasts the political and economic conditions in Bulgaria from 2006 to 2007. Stability of the government formed by the Bulgarian Socialist Party; Relations with other countries; Trends in the economic policy; Growth of the economy.

Presents an update on economic and political conditions in Poland as of April 2006. Concerns of the minority government created by the Law and Justice party regarding its pact with smaller parties; Forecast on the growth of the real gross domestic product of the country; Inflation projections according to the central bank.

Presents an outlook for politics and economics in Croatia in 2006-2007. Trend monetary and fiscal policies; Changes in economic policy; Forecast on international relations.

Presents 2006-2007 economic forecasts for the Czech Republic. Factors that are keeping oil prices high; Real gross domestic product forecast; Inflation rate; Exchange rates.

Provides information on the country of Czech Republic. Background of the ruling Czech Social Democratic Party; Political outlook; Economic policy outlook; Economic forecast.

Offers a political and economic forecast for Bulgaria for 2006. Percentage decline in annual real GDP growth; Amount paid by the government to the International Monetary Fund; Consequences of a deceleration in the growth of domestic demand.

Presents the economic forecast in Slovakia for 2006 to 2007. Overview of international assumptions, including exchange rates; Background on economic growth; Level of an increase in inflation, as of February 2006.

Provides information on Slovakia. Overview of political outlook for 2006 to 2007; Background on the policy outlook for 2006 to 2007; Forecast on the economy for 2006 to 2007.

Provides a summary of an economic policy forecast for Poland through 2008. Estimate on the state budget deficit in 2005; Revision of the revenue target during the budget's passage through parliament; General government debt from 2004 to 2008; Implication of the government's approach to privatisation.

Provides an overview of an economic and political outlook for Poland from 2006 to 2007. Growth of the country's real gross domestic product in 2006-2007; Forecast on the popularity of the right-wing Law and Justice party; Rise in domestic demand in early 2006.

Forecasts the economic conditions in the Czech Republic for 2006 to 2007. International assumptions; Economic growth; Inflation.

Presents information on the political and economic conditions in the Czech Republic as of March 2006. Political outlook; Economic policy outlook; Economic forecast.

Presents the forecast on the economy of Slovakia for 2006 to 2007. Overview of international assumptions, including exchange rates; Information on the economic growth of the country; Status of inflation, as of February 2006; Estimation on the current account deficit.

Provides information on Slovakia. Background on the political structure in Slovakia; Overview of the economic structure in Slovakia; Details on the election in Slovakia; Forecast on the economy of Slovakia for 2006 to 2007.

The book presents an outlook for the economic and political conditions in Bulgaria between 2006 and 2007. It summarizes the status of the country's political system, economic policy, domestic economy, and foreign trade payments. It also offers a look at the country's political and economic structure.

The article presents an economic forecast for Slovakia for fiscal year 2006-2007. An improvement in the euro zone's global economic growth in 2006 and 2007 is predicted. Primary drivers of economic growth in 2006-2007 are revealed. A decline in year-on-year inflation is reported in July 2005. Expected average exchange rate of the koruna in 2006 is revealed.

The article presents an economic forecast for Romania in 2006-2007. In 2004, global economic growth reached 5%. Due to weak domestic demand and high oil prices, Romania's main export market has declined. Imports of machinery and equipment accounted for 23% of the total profit.

The article focuses on the political and economic conditions in the Czech Republic. It analyzes the political and economic structure of the country. It also discusses the political and economic policy outlook for 2006 to 2007 as well as the economic forecast for the period. It also assesses the country's foreign trade relations.

Presents information on economic and political outlook for Bulgaria from 2006-2007. Forecast on the country's real gross domestic product; Prediction on inflation and current account deficit; Foreign policy.

Presents an economic forecast on Slovakia as of December 2005. Outlook for economic growth in Europe in 2006 and 2007 as oil prices decrease; Expected weak performance of U.S. dollars; Expansion of the debits on the services account.