Country Report
Luxembourg: staying on top in a changing environment
Luxembourg continued to show robust growth in 2015. New fiscal and financial regulation is heading towards Luxembourg, challenging its financial sector-driven growth model.
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Portugal: weak reform momentum threatens feeble growth
Portugal continued to grow in 2015, after exiting the EU/IMF bailout programme in 2014, which signals a substantial increase of economic and financial stability. However, reform momentum is weak while the country still has many vulnerabilities.
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Political developments in Europe: Multiple challenges put EU’s future to the test
Rising support for populist parties and the challenges imposed by the migration crisis weigh on EU cohesion, political stability and the implementation of structural reforms. A UK exit from the block could have far-reaching consequences.
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Monetary challenges in Europe
The results of unprecedented monetary easing measures in the past several years have been relatively disappointing so far. Furthermore, this policy also carries risks, such as excessive valuations in financial instruments and a deterioration in the functioning of markets.
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European F&A needs to reposition itself in the global arena
The European food and agricultural value chain is relatively diverse and stable. As a result, the European F&A value chain is principally low risk. But, the risk profile is set to worsen due to external developments and internal challenges.
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France: Growth returns but remains structurally weak
Economic activity is recovering after several years of near-zero growth. But the French economy still faces many structural challenges, including a relatively weak competitive position, high unemployment and weak public finances.