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Romania's GDP showed a slight increase of 0.1% in Q3 2026 compared to Q3 2025, but decreased by 0.3% in the first nine months of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. The National Institute of Statistics reported a real growth of 2.1% from Q2 to Q3 2026. Adjusted seasonal data indicates a 1% decline in GDP for the first nine months of 2026. The recalculation of seasonal adjusted series was necessary due to new estimates for Q3 2026. Overall, while there was a quarterly growth, the annual comparison reflects a downturn in the economy.