structural reforms
Coverage of structural reforms in the Nexus archive.
- Moldova speeds up its membership process to the EU
Moldova is accelerating its EU membership process amid economic challenges and Russia's hybrid war. The EU has opened the first chapter of accession negotiations and announced a €1.9 billion investment plan conditional on domestic reforms to attract businesses and drive change.
- After the budget
The government secured parliamentary approval for the FY27 budget, which aligns with IMF requirements but lacks meaningful structural reforms. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb emphasized growth potential under stable energy prices, though the budget perpetuates reliance on consumption, remittances, and real estate, with minimal progress on tax system improvements or export-led growth strategies.
- Govt's economic planning mindful of possible external and geopolitical risks, finmin tells UK MP
Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb emphasized economic planning mindful of external and geopolitical risks during a meeting with UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary Hamish Falconer. Discussions covered regional stability, structural reforms, and strengthening Pakistan-UK economic cooperation.