Posts From Louise Meloy
Brussels approves France’s revised, post-attack deficit
What are the impacts of France’s security pact announced in the wake of the Paris attacks? Does it mark a readjustment between political imperatives and EU budgetary discipline? France to
2014: a balance between global optimism and latent risks
The World economy is on the mend, but recovery will not happen everywhere at the same pace. Here are some of the risks that will play a large role in
Offshore Act aims to tackle tax fraud in Bulgaria
On December 20th, Bulgaria’s Parliament passed a law banning offshore companies from 28 key economic sectors, from banking to insurance funds and media ownership. Although this act is likely to further
Sochi Winter Olympics are the costliest Games ever
The Sochi Olympics, due to be held next February, will be the biggest international event hosted by Russia since the fall of the Soviet Union. While the event aims to
Ukraine’s EU rejection harmful to business environment
Ukraine’s regrettable choice of rejecting the EU Association Agreement could prove particularly harmful for the country’s business environment and future economic development. Ukraine’s back-pedalling is putting a stop to what
Anti-corruption protests continue in Bulgaria
For the past six months, tens of thousands of Bulgarians have taken to the streets of Sofia to call for a radical fight against corruption, organised crime and local oligarchy.
