Posts From Ante Batovic
The Ukraine-Russian trade deal puts Kiev firmly in the hands of Moscow
On December 17, 2013, Russia agreed to give US$15 billion in economic aid to Ukraine and significantly cut the price on natural gas exported to Ukraine. The deal will have
Slovenia avoids bailout, but long way to recovery remains
The results of the bank stress test released on 12th December have confirmed that the cost of recapitalization for debt-ridden Slovenian banks is higher than originally expected, but the country
Ukraine balances energy needs and European aspirations
Events over the past fortnight have demonstrated that Ukraine is still a point of competition for the EU and Russia. Should Ukraine manage to resist Russia’s pressure, its energy policy
Slovenia quiet for the moment, but bailout still looms
The Slovenian government won the confidence vote in Parliament, and the successful placing of a €1.5 billion bond issue, granting the Alpine state its moment of relief. However, the potential
UK is reviving nuclear energy in Europe with higher costs
The British government recently made a deal with French-owned EDF, Arriva and Chinese investors to continue with the development of the Hinkley Point C nuclear plant in Somerset. This represents
Slovenia’s banking crisis is heading towards its peak
Slovenia’s ongoing banking crisis is heading toward its peak as the November date for the debt-ridden Slovenian banks’ stress test results closes in. Slovenian central banker Bostajan Jazbec has recently
Miliband’s Energy Price Freeze Lacks Long-Term Strategy
Labour leader Ed Miliband has decided to start a war with British energy suppliers, announcing major changes in the UK’s energy sector regulation if Labour wins the 2015 general elections.
Slovenia is Still Standing in Line for a Bailout
Should Slovenia fail to stabilise its economy in the upcoming weeks it will probably be forced to ask for a bailout from the European Union, the Governor of the Bank
Debate Over U.S. Natural Gas Exports Heats Up
The consequences of the shale gas and oil energy revolution in the United States have had a great impact on the U.S. industry and economy. The benefits are by now
Clean Energy Damages Europe’s Competitiveness
For years Europe has been at the forefront of the renewable energy revolution, promoting and establishing global rules in this sector. There are signs however that this trend might change.
