Resilient to many of the negative effects of the war in Ukraine, Kosovo’s economy grew in 2022 and is expected to continue to grow through 2023 as exports increase and household consumption stays strong. By many metrics, Kosovo is one of the less developed economies in emerging Europe. The poorest region of Yugoslavia, Kosovo suffered […]
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Given the enormous destruction and the fact that 15 per cent of the population has fled the country, the relative resilience of the Ukrainian economy is particularly impressive. In Russia meanwhile, sanctions are working - albeit slowly.
Like its Baltic neighbours, Latvia has acutely felt the economic effects of Russia’s war on Ukraine. As purchasing power remains low and support for households affected by inflation expires, its economy will remain stagnant for much of 2023 until growth returns in 2024.