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Croatia's political weaknesses will slow growth

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CROATIA

Inflation seems to have returned to the economy following three years of near-continual deflation. After years in the doldrums, the Croatian economy is finally experiencing…

Greek OBOR role could spark wider Chinese investment

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GREECE/CHINA

Growing economic cooperation between China and Greece.

Euro-area outlook depends on continued fiscal support

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EU

The lifting of most COVID-19 restrictions, the revival in intra-EU tourism and a strong rebound in private consumption are key factors behind the optimistic forecasts. The…

Croatia will watch whether euro adoption raises prices

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CROATIA

After implementing its anti-inflationary stabilisation programme in 1993, Croatia recorded stable and modest inflation rates. That changed in 2022, when inflation accelerated…

Prospects for the euro-area to end-2023

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PROSPECTS H2 2023

Tourism and other customer-facing sectors are growing solidly even though above-target inflation is squeezing disposable incomes. However, strong services activity is keeping core…

French riots have potential to cause long-term effects

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FRANCE

The riots appeared to abate and then almost cease on the nights of July 1 and 2 but the situation remains extremely tense and authorities fear that a new escalation is possible.

Greek GDP growth in 2022 will rely on EU recovery aid

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GREECE

The economic rebound from a 9% contraction in 2020 is mainly being driven by strong domestic demand supported by accommodative fiscal policies and higher-than-expected tourism…

Greek minerals industry will seek foreign partners

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GREECE

The mining and metallurgy industry.

Portugal faces emerging structural challenges

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PORTUGAL

Outlook for Portugal.

Risk of Greek euro exit has risen but is still small

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GREECE

The prospects for Greek departure from the euro-area.