A specific instrument exists in the EU decision-making procedures, which is called “Green Paper”. The purpose of such papers is to launch a public debate on a future legislative proposal that can eventually evolve into an EU law, as either a directive, regulation or decision. In the beginning of March, the Commission launched a public debate on forest issues, including protection and management.
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Foreign trade deficit of Lithuania grew 2.8 times in January 2010
Statistics Lithuania reports that, based on non-final data obtained from customs declarations and Intrastat reporting data, exports in January 2010 amounted to LTL 3.1 billion, while imports – LTL 3.5 billion. Foreign trade deficit of Lithuania amounted to LTL 0.4 billion, which is 2.8 times more than in January 2009. Data on trade with EU countries were adjusted after VAT returns data had been received.
...Non-financial investment in Latvia reduced by 34.2% in 2009
Non-financial investment* (at current prices) in Latvia in 2009 comprised 1702.0 mln lats, of which in the 4th quarter 525.6 mln lats, according to the data of the Central Statistical Bureau. Compared to 2008, the volume of non-financial investment at constant prices in 2009 reduced by 34.2%, and in comparison with the 4th quarter of 2008, in 4th quarter of 2009 it decreased by 31.7%.
...Nordea: 59% Latvian citizens have considered starting a business
The majority of Latvian citizens (59%) have considered starting their own business, according to a survey carried out by Nordea banka. However, only 5% of respondents had already drawn up a business plan or looked for potential business partners, Nordea banka Senior Economist Andris Strazds said at a press conference today.
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