In his latest column for the newspaper Slovenske novice (Slovenian News), Matej Lahovnik discussed the new mini-tax reform, which the government is presenting as a help to the economy. He argued that the government is on the wrong side of this issue, as we should first ask how to manage high public spending and only …
We recently reported that the electricity trader Gen-I energy company had announced significant price increases for electricity. In a message sent to their customers, the blame for the price increase was placed on the war in Ukraine. Other electricity providers have also raised their prices. However, former Minister of the Economy, Matej Lahovnik, has now …
The SD party is organising an expert consultation on the topic of shorter working hours, longer rest periods and higher wages, which seems contradictory, as it is difficult to expect higher wages with less work. Economist Matej Lahovnik believes that this is an empty promise to voters in the next elections, as this issue should …
The SURE instrument is a part of the European Commission’s comprehensive strategy for the protection of EU citizens and the mitigation of negative socio-economic consequences of the pandemic. As part of the EU SURE instruments, the European Commission has issued 62.5 billion euros in social bonds in five rounds in order to protect jobs and …
