The controversial economic studies will be taken away from the Institute of Economic Research
Estonian Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi's hint that the Estonian Institute of Economic Research will lose its contract for government-criticized economic studies is being realized as the European Commission signs a framework contract with Statistics Estonia.
Iran, Conflavoro: "Up to 33 billion in impact. 100 euros more per month for families and 200,000 jobs at risk"
Italy faces potential economic repercussions totaling up to 33 billion euros due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, as analyzed by the Conflavoro Studies Center.
De la Fuente meets with the Secretary General of the OECD; highlights economic advances in Mexico
Mexican Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente met with OECD Secretary General Mathias Cormann to discuss Mexico's economic progress and upcoming studies, emphasizing social advancements and poverty reduction.
“What now?” – why women-led businesses rarely enter the global market
Women-led businesses often remain smaller in scale and less impactful in economic contributions compared to their male counterparts, with a focus on local markets, as highlighted by data from Latvia and studies by OECD and the World Bank.
The First Month of 2026 Reflects Adjustments in Formal Employment: Ceesp
Mexico began 2026 with signs of weakening in formal employment and a decline in economic perceptions among both businesses and consumers, according to a weekly economic analysis by the Center for Economic Studies of the Private Sector (Ceesp).
Occupied population increases, although informally, says IP
The increase in the employed population by the end of 2025 was mainly driven by informality, indicating a trend towards greater precariousness in the labor market according to the Center for Economic Studies of the Private Sector (Ceesp).
Trump studies the Iran dossier: "Reviewed the attack plans"
Donald Trump is increasingly tempted to intervene in Iran amidst economic crises prompting severe protests and government repression, with recent reports indicating he has been informed about military attack options against Tehran.