Economy

Economy

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One of the most frequently repeated electoral promises of the Civic Coalition and the Third Way in the parliamentary elections was the “depoliticization of state-owned enterprises.” This pledge was reflected in point 13 of the coalition agreement from November 10, 2023, which states, “One of the coalition’s priorities will be the depoliticization of state-owned companies by introducing clear recruitment criteria for managerial positions.”[1]

Economy

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In the face of the energy crisis, politicians’ neglect of the development and modernization of the Polish energy sector is becoming increasingly visible. Freezing electricity prices is a costly and short-term solution, resulting from neglect in this area. The Polish energy mix, overly dependent on coal, requires decisive modernization actions, which, however, because of current policies, are systematically delayed.

Economy

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The tax system has a profound impact on a country’s economic growth for two reasons. Firstly, in developed countries, taxes typically amount to the equivalent of one-third to even half of the GDP. Such a high level of taxation affects taxpayers’ economic activity. Secondly, for the state to collect taxes, it must maintain appropriate regulations defining the tax base and rates.

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By investing in government bonds, every citizen can contribute and demonstrate their faith and support for the Estonian state. Government bonds strengthen its security, provide additional income for Estonians, and stimulate the economy, writes Mart Võrklaev. The long-awaited issuance of government bonds targeted at Estonian retail investors, which has been on nearly everyone’s mind in recent months is now open.

Economy

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Few things stir the public sphere as much as the controversial subject of the adoption of the euro in the Czech Republic. Although one side of the debate always vehemently puts forward arguments in favor of adopting the single currency, while the other side points out the unmissable pitfalls of the euro, one crucial economic argument seems to be continually neglected.

Economy

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The tax burden directly determines how many resources remain in the hands of businesses and how much goes to the state budget. However, it also has some influence on the price level. The size of the tax burden affects the speed of economic development – the more money a business has in possession, the more development and expansion opportunities it has, the more materials it buys, the more money it invests in the purchase of new equipment.

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Can financial markets put pressure on a powerful country like France, the world’s eighth-largest economy? It is better not to test it. The UK has found that out several times. An analysis by Institut Montaigne found that promises made before the election by the leftist New Popular Front would increase France’s annual budget spending by €95 billion and the state finance deficit by 3.6 percent of GDP.