By the end of the 1990s, the EU focused on modern sources of economic growth, which were largely based on investments in R&D and education. The key motives came from the challenges of globalization processes and the new...
Climate issues are becoming an important part of the considerations and activities of many central banks, and the European Central Bank (ECB) may soon become the first central bank to take environmental matters into account in...
The Czech state-owned energy company ČEZ sold its assets in Romania. There are plans to sell also assets in Bulgaria, Turkey and Poland. The focus will be on the Czech Republic and modernization of the Czech energy...
It could be expected that the economic crisis caused by the pandemic and the drop in oil prices will negatively affect the market of electric vehicles. However, it seems that this will not be the case. Electric vehicles are more...
This year holiday shopping is going to be different. Consumers are buying online because of the health safety and convenience. According to McKinsey the COVID-19 pandemic is upending the retail industry to an extent that would...
International Monetary Fund (IMF) calls to increase public investment to boost the recovery. The European Commission, World Bank and OECD representatives are saying the same. There is a change in the opinions of Troika and other...
In June, Polish oil firm PKN Orlen said it would merge with Poland’s national gas provider PGNiG and notify the deal to Brussels by the end of 2020. According to the Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki a combined energy group...
Sustainability has become a buzzword among financial professionals. From large hedge funds to smaller investors, the demand for “green” financial products has been on the rise in recent years. Now, it seems like the...
The 60th anniversary of OPEC was a good opportunity for reflection. The sad conclusion is that a dialogue between consumers and oil producers has been and is impossible. This is due to the pursuit of particular interests and the...
Lockdown changed the way business is done. Everyday management, conferences, trade fairs moved online. It seems that virtual tourism may be the new way of traveling. Will virtual reality become the new reality?