Economic Update
Different from other European nations, France has not reinstated a lockdown in the first quarter. Consequently, we do not expect the French economy to contract in the first quarter. For 2021 we expect the French economy to grow by 5.8 percent.
Economic Update
After a strong rebound in Q3, the Italian economy is set to contract again in Q4. We expect vaccinations starting early 2021 will support economic recovery next year, but full crisis recovery will likely take until in 2024.
Economic Update Dutch version
We expect that the coronavirus will push Italy’s economy into a recession this quarter. In the course of the second half of this year there will be room for a small recovery. All in all we forecast the economy to shrink by more than 0.5% this year.
Economic Update Dutch version
The Dutch economy continues to grow, but global weakness remains visible in manufacturing. The government announced substantial tax cuts and additional spending. However, labor market shortages may threaten the execution of the planned expenditures.
Economic Update
Fresh Spanish elections are unlikely to provide a quick way out of the political limbo. Meanwhile, Spain’s economy is slowing, but is nowhere near the danger zone.
Economic Update
This study reviews the current state of the Portuguese economy. We describe the main macroeconomic risks Portugal faces and highlight the successes of the centre-left government and the challenges ahead.
Economic Update
De Spaanse economie begint het jaar sterk. Beleidsonzekerheid als gevolg van de verkiezingsuitslag van afgelopen zondag brengt de economie niet op haar knieën. Maar de vooruitzichten voor de langere termijn zijn wat minder gunstig.
Economic Update Dutch version
Italy’s economy stagnated in the third quarter on the back of the political situation and weak export orders. The outlook remains poor. An euro area exit and an all-out debt crisis are not imminent, but vulnerabilities to shocks are growing.
Economic Update
French President Macron struggles with low approval ratings and decreasing economic confidence, despite a strong parliamentary mandate for reform and upward economic potential. The 2019 budget proposal reduces the size of government, modest improvements in public finances and stimulus for private demand.
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In the second quarter of 2018, Spain’s economy took it a bit more easy. The short-term outlook remains strong, though. Nevertheless, the current government should act to lower Spain’s vulnerability to future shocks and it is unlikely to do so.
Economic Update
Economische groei in België heeft in 2017 een voorlopig hoogtepunt bereikt. Alhoewel België relatief goed presteerde na de financiële crisis, loopt de economische groei sinds enkele jaren achter op die van buurlanden.
