Convergence
Prime Minister Glavchev: Bulgaria on Track for Eurozone Entry by Year-End
Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev expressed confidence that Bulgaria will meet the price stability criterion necessary for joining the Eurozone by the end of the year, allowing the country to request a new convergence report.
Lagarde: Greece must combat youth unemployment with reforms
Greece, as well as Spain, Italy and Portugal, should fight high youth unemployment levels with labor market reforms, less bureaucracy for business and investment in innovation, International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde said on Thursday.
Income Growth in Eastern Europe is Losing Momentum, but Bulgaria has the Potential for Progress
Convergence in Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries in the area of income is threatened by a slowdown if these members do not restructure their economies faster and do not begin to bring about the related productivity gains. That's what Moody's warned, reports money.bg
Spain’s Podemos becomes potential SYRIZA ally with EU seats
By Charles Penty
Podemos, a new movement that grew out of street demonstrations against politicians and banks, won five seats in the European Parliament as Spanish voters lent their voice to protests against mainstream parties.