The EU vaccination drive has been slow


The EU has been slow to roll out COVID-19 vaccines. This has created political reactions, but the EU's vaccine procurement policy underlines its cohesion.
Brexit unleashes a chain of events

A perspective on Brexit from South East Europe

Brexit is another example of a political event which has taken on a life of its own which may see the UK dissolve. That said, unlike Yugoslavia or part of the Soviet Union, a violent dissolution is unimaginable.
Policy focus bring two pieces of good news for Croatia

Policy focus behind Croatia’s day of good news

The ECB's positive AQR for Croatian banks and Fitch reaffirming Croatia's investment grade rating with stable outlook underlines the importance of defining long term policy goals and implementing them.
UK leaves the EU as other countries see hope in new EU enlargement approach

EU enlargement and Brexit. Two sides of the same coin?

While the UK has left the EU, exposing itself to new risks, countries in South East Europe hope to join.

Regional differences to become evident as uncertainty in the global economy rises

How will the growing uncertainty surrounding global economic prospects impact on South East Europe? IMELUM's current Macroeconomic Quarterly provides an in depth look at the risks and opportunities facing the region.

Croatia: Long term factors come into play as GDP growth accelerates

Participation in the EU's single market is driving the integration of local companies into European and global supply chains, gradually increasing absorption of EU is supporting investment, while the reduction in the country's risk profile has seen a return to investment grade status, thus lowering funding costs for the economy. These are all structural, as opposed to cyclical, reasons for optimism Croatia's growth potential.

The many ways Brexit will impact South East Europe and beyond

As the Brexit endgame fast approaches, the value of safety in numbers should become evident over time, especially for smaller EU member states.

Croatia and Slovenia: Two natural allies

As neighbouring countries with shared histories, Croatia and Slovenia have much in common. Accession to the EU has deepened these links, which Brexit is likely to strengthen.