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European Commission Lowers EU Growth Forecasts Amid Inflation Concerns

The European Commission has revised down its economic growth forecasts for the Eurozone and several member states, citing rising energy prices and inflation. The updated projections also highlight concerns about increasing debt and budget deficits in some countries.

21 May, 04:59 — 21 May, 12:18
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APVery High8h ago

The European Commission seeks to ban gay ‘conversion therapy’ - AP News

The European Commission seeks to ban gay ‘conversion therapy’  AP News

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FTVery High4h ago

EU cuts growth forecasts as Iran war drives up inflation

Brussels now expects Eurozone economy to expand by just 0.9% this year

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ukrainska-pravda1h ago

European Commission comments on Merz's proposal for "associate membership" for Ukraine in EU

The European Commission has confirmed that it received a letter from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding a possible new status for Ukraine ahead of full EU membership and said the issue should be discussed at the level of the European Council.

By Tetyana Vysotska,Ulyana Krychkovska,Anastasia Protz

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cyprus-mail1h ago

EU expects Cyprus economy slowdown as war triggers fresh energy shock

The European Commission on Thursday released a report forecasting a slowdown in Cyprus’ economic growth alongside rising inflation, as the Middle East conflict triggers a fresh energy shock. In its Spring 2026 Economic Forecast, the commission said that Cyprus entered the crisis on a strong footing, supported by solid economic performance in 2025, but warned […]

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rte-newsMostly Factual2h ago

Irish GDP set to fall by 1.2% this year - Commission

The Irish economy, as measured by gross domestic product (GDP), is forecast to decline in 2026, according to the European Commission Spring's 2026 Economic Forecast.

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naftemporiki2h ago

Commission on Greece: Energy prices squeeze 2026 growth to 1.8% and push inflation to 3.7%

The European Commission sees Greece’s economic growth falling below 2%, and is expected to reach 1.8% in 2026 and 1.6% in 2027, remaining, however, above the European Union average. Commission on Greece: Energy prices squeeze 2026 growth to 1.8% and push inflation to 3.7% - Η ΝΑΥΤΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΗ

By Ελίζα Καραγιώργη

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ANSAMostly Factual2h ago

We'll assess Italy's energy request within framework of Pact - Dombrovskis

(ANSA) - ROME, MAY 21 - The European Commission will assess Italy's request for budget-rule exemptions for defence spending to be extended for measures to soften the impact of the energy-price shock within the framework of the Stability and Growth Pact, Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis said Thursday. "We are evaluating policy options to respond to the energy crisis," Dombrovskis told a news conference, "What elements could be on the table regarding the fiscal policy response? The ...

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helsinki-timesMostly Factual1h ago

EU cuts growth forecast as energy prices drive inflation higher

The European Commission lowered its economic growth forecast for the European Union after a new energy shock linked to conflict in the Middle East pushed inflation higher and weakened business confidence across the bloc. In its Spring 2026 Economic Forecast published on Tuesday, the Commission said the EU economy would continue to grow, though at a slower pace than previously expected. The Commission now expects EU gross domestic product growth of 1.1 per cent in 2026, down from the 1.4 p...

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AP21 May, 04:59First to report

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la-repubblica21 May, 09:30

Shock energetico, l’Ue vede nero. Per l’Italia crescita quasi dimezzata e inflazione al 3,2%

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FT21 May, 09:30

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il-sole-24-ore21 May, 09:30

Commissione Ue: guerra in Medio Oriente rallenta la crescita, Italia tra i paesi più vulnerabili

svenska-dagbladet21 May, 09:30

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el-mundo21 May, 09:33

Bruselas adelanta que el paro en España bajará este año "del 10% por primera vez desde 2008" y lleva al 2,4% la previsión de PIB

observador21 May, 09:34

Bruxelas projeta início de período de défices para Portugal

le-figaro21 May, 09:34

Guerre au Moyen-Orient : l’inflation va quasiment doubler en Europe cette année

hvg21 May, 09:35

Európai Bizottság: Magyarország kiszolgáltatott az uniós pénzek nélkül

dnevnik-bg21 May, 09:59

Войната в Иран ще "изяде" поне година на европейската икономика, цените продължават нагоре

klix-ba21 May, 10:09

Evropska unija snizila prognozu rasta zbog rata s Iranom i skuplje energije, inflacija raste

berlingske21 May, 10:26

Konflikten i Iran får EU til at sænke vækstprognosen for 2026

hotnews21 May, 10:28

Aproape 0. Comisia Europeană reduce semnificativ estimările privind creșterea economiei românești pentru 2026

index-hr21 May, 10:38

Nova kriza prijeti Europi

delfi-lt21 May, 10:43

Europos Komisija mažina ekonomikos augimo prognozę

naftemporiki21 May, 10:54

Commission on Greece: Energy prices squeeze 2026 growth to 1.8% and push inflation to 3.7%

telex21 May, 10:55

Egyre láthatóbb Orbánék költségvetési aknája, az Európai Bizottság 6,2 százalékos hiánnyal számol

digi2421 May, 10:56

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rte-news21 May, 11:05

Irish GDP set to fall by 1.2% this year - Commission

tagesschau21 May, 11:15

EU-Kommission senkt Wachstumsprognose für Deutschland deutlich

ANSA21 May, 11:20

We'll assess Italy's energy request within framework of Pact - Dombrovskis

tvn2421 May, 11:30

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orf21 May, 11:33

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lsm-lv21 May, 11:47

Eiropas Komisija pasliktina Latvijas IKP izaugsmes prognozi – ekonomika šogad augs par 1,4 %

capital-bg21 May, 11:59

Брюксел очаква бюджетният дефицит на България да надхвърля 4% от БВП тази и следващата година

danas21 May, 12:04

Evropska komisija Srbiji prognozira ekonomski rast od 2,8 odsto ove godine

ukrainska-pravda21 May, 12:09

European Commission comments on Merz's proposal for "associate membership" for Ukraine in EU

helsinki-times21 May, 12:09

EU cuts growth forecast as energy prices drive inflation higher

cyprus-mail21 May, 12:18

EU expects Cyprus economy slowdown as war triggers fresh energy shock

iefimerida21 May, 12:24

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newsbeast21 May, 12:31

Η Κομισιόν «ψαλιδίζει» την ανάπτυξη της Ευρωζώνης και προειδοποιεί για άνοδο του πληθωρισμού

rzeczpospolita21 May, 12:45

Komisja Europejska ostrzega Polskę. Dług i deficyt urosną najszybciej w UE

n1-serbia21 May, 12:47Latest update

Evropska komisija Srbiji prognozira ekonomski rast od 2,8 odsto ove godine