Valdis Dombrovskis
Valdis Dombrovskis is the European Commission Vice-President responsible for the Euro and Social Dialogue, also in charge of Financial Stability, Financial Services and the Capital Markets Union. Previously, he served as Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia for three consecutive terms from 2009 to 2014, becoming the longest serving elected Head of government in Latvia’s history. Before that, Dombrovskis was elected twice as a Member of the European Parliament as part of the Europeans People’s Party (EPP) Group. He was also Head of the Latvian Delegation in the EPP Group. He served as a Member of the Saeima, the Latvian Parliament in 2004 and in 2014. He also served as Minister of Finance from 2002 to 2004. Previously, he worked as a senior economist and chief economist at the Bank of Latvia from 1998 to 2002. Dombrovskis holds a BA in physics from the University of Latvia and in economics from Riga University of Technology. He also holds an MA degree in physics in from the University of Latvia.
EU trade chief pledges to speed up efforts to strike new deals
Europe seeks to diversify away from Russian suppliers, bolster supply chains, Dombrovskis tells the FT.
Innovation chief wants team effort to boost EU’s startups
Macron’s misfortune spells trouble ahead for EU trade
Brussels says it’s serious about green trade deals
Commission staff get pay raise — against its own advice
We can make Putin’s crew pay for Ukrainian reconstruction — smartly
Europe’s east gets its day
Can a WTO summit fix the world’s problems? It’s a long shot
The upcoming WTO summit is an opportunity to tackle the pandemic and world hunger. Politics is in the way.
France eyes minimum tax deal in June
French hopes are bolstered by the Commission’s impending approval of the Polish recovery plan under the EU’s pandemic rescue fund, set for next week.
Baltics and Slovakia: Let’s use Russian frozen assets for Ukraine reconstruction
The Commission is weighing proposals to let EU countries confiscate assets of Russian oligarchs frozen under sanctions.
Commission to extend EU debt-rule suspension to 2023
The onset of the war in Ukraine prompted the Commission to consider waiting before reimposing the rules.
US to end Russia debt servicing allowance, says Treasury chief Janet Yellen
She also floated the idea of imposing a tariff or price cap on Russian oil exports — which has yet to catch on in Brussels.
War, disease and geopolitics: The von der Leyen Commission’s half-time scorecard
The head of the EU executive is pressing forward with her green and digital agenda despite massive upheavals. How well is she doing?
Russia overshadows EU-US tech and trade talks
The two-day EU-US Trade and Technology Council will focus on transatlantic pushback against the Kremlin, but tricky issues like how to deal with China have yet to be resolved.
Ukraine needs €500B to €600B for reconstruction: Commission’s Dombrovskis
EU will ‘provide large and very meaningful support for these reconstruction needs.’
Kazakhstan says it will help EU companies sell T-shirts and sneakers to Russia
Senior official says European Commission is ‘more than happy’ for Kazakhstan to help EU firms sell to Russia.
NATO leaders warn China: Don’t act as Russia’s enabler
West fears China could help support Russia with arms, trade lifelines and propaganda.
The EU’s plan to fix the food system: 5 key takeaways
The Commission announced plans to grow more food this year. Farmers and green groups aren’t convinced.
Next sanctions round will test EU unity on how hard to hit Russia
Poland and Baltic countries want to squeeze Putin’s finances harder, but Germany doesn’t want to touch Russia’s bumper oil income.
Ukraine presses the EU to get real about trading with the enemy
The EU has long justified its trade with Russia and China by arguing that commerce inspires social and political change.
Removing Russia’s trade privileges — what you need to know
Removal of privileges is the largely symbolic first step before countries face tougher decisions over what penalties to apply.
The first big crack in Western unity against Putin: Oil sanctions
America is imposing a ban on Russian crude oil imports, but the EU is worried about the damage that would do to its economy.
EU diplomats green-light further sanctions against Russia
Measures target more oligarchs and maritime industry — but not ports.
Putin is likely to hit NATO in the Baltic if he wins in Ukraine, EU vice president warns
Valdis Dombrovskis says ‘appeasement of the aggressor’ is not working.
Why crypto isn’t Russia’s safest haven
Cryptocurrencies may seem like a good tool for evading sanctions, but it’s a workaround littered with booby traps.
Ukraine war blurs Brussels’ plans to reapply debt, deficit rules
The Russian invasion is muddying the Commission’s outlook on inflation and growth.
Transatlantic Trade and Tech Council will meet mid-May
Diplomatic forum aims to align American and European policies in range of sectors.
Free traders fear EU risks going over to the dark side with new superpower
New trade weapons are meant to be used sparingly against specific attacks. But what if protectionists take control of them?
Oysters back on the menu with EU-US trade truce
The two sides have had a freeze on trading raw mollusc shellfish for more than a decade.
EU gives China a nudge rather than a slap over Lithuania
Calling out China for illegal activity is significant but a WTO case lacks teeth.
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