A Common Space “From Lisbon to Vladivostok”: The Battle of Politics and Economics
... for the “Silk Road Economic Belt” and opportunities for cooperation with the EU and EEU. It was noted on multiple occasions that politicizing economics is not conducive to the economic development of the EU, its eastern neighbours or the EEU. Experts estimate that the overall losses from sanctions for all countries are closing in on USD 1 trillion. It was emphasized during the meeting that Europe has an economic interest in cooperation with the EEU, however at present the EU is not willing to give up on the idea of achieving political ...
21.04.2016