The volume and value of M&A deals targeting companies in Central and Southeast Europe in Q1’18 fell to 1,823, valued at USD24,789m, after deal making failed to sustain the growth recorded in Q4’17, when 2,253 deals worth USD38,932m were noted.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development believes that economies should search for a new model of growth that goes beyond the imitation and import of technologies. EBRD indicates three areas where new sources of growth should be sought.
Real estate prices have grown significantly in Montenegro in last ten years, however, both on the supply and the demand sides the sector represents an unbalanced market.
The Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA) signed in 1992, which has lost its importance with the expansion of the European Union, is now experiencing a revival.
Slow economic growth encourages many OECD countries to launch tax reforms aimed to increase individual and business activities.
Beijing has not proposed an attractive development offer to Central and Southeast European countries from the “16+1” group.
Russia doesn’t like Montenegro’s integration with Euro Atlantic structures so as a main economic partner so far, threatens Podgorica with economic sanctions.
In a “new normal world” knowledge, human capital and R&D are sources of economic growth. FDI, productivity and EU funds are the elements of the past.
A small, southeast European country – Montenegro has been awarded by the European Commission. Brussels has confirmed Montenegro’s first (though ex aequo with Serbia) position in the race for membership in the European Union.