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Pre-election spending may prop up Polish economy

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POLAND

The statistical office’s provisional estimate surpassed expectations and confirmed that Poland’s diversified economy, backed by government measures, had weathered the supply…

East European growth in 2023 will be modest at best

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EASTERN EUROPE

Some countries are dipping into recession, while others are likely to manage modest growth. Their various policy and real-economy responses point to different strengths and…

Risks will outweigh recovery chances in Eastern Europe

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EASTERN EUROPE

The economic environment has been dictated by Russia’s war in Ukraine and its market and policy implications. Next year, the prospects for the V4 economies are moderately upbeat…

Green transition will move slowly in Western Balkans

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BALKANS

EU membership candidates in the region have committed to align their legislation and policies with Brussels’s green agenda. Investment in wind and solar power by domestic and…

Reforming France’s EdF will be challenging

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FRANCE

Initial restructuring proposals have not met with EU approval. EdF faces huge financial liabilities and its weak financial position is undermining its ability to play a leading…

State asset sales will boost Romanian capital market

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ROMANIA

The sale is the largest initial public offering (IPO) in Europe this year and the largest on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB). It has attracted new investors and increased…

Portugal’s stable economic performance should continue

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PORTUGAL

Portugal's economic outlook.

External factors will slow Greek GDP growth next year

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GREECE

The economy is on track to grow by 5.3% year-on-year in 2022, outperforming market expectations for the second year in a row. In a sign of its recovery, Greece left the EU's…

Recovery plan will meet EU priorities not Greek needs

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GREECE/EU

The plan, otherwise known as Greece 2.0, is reportedly the most detailed national plan EU officials have yet seen. It contains 175 investment projects and reforms. Green…

Polish banks to stay stable despite Swiss-franc ruling

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POLAND

Banks had hoped to share with borrowers the at-least USD5bn cost of making provision for Swiss franc mortgages. These mortgages were common prior to 2008, due to low interest…