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The EU and eurozone economies saw modest growth in Q3 2026, with Ireland and Romania leading among member states. Romania's GDP decreased by 0.3% in the first nine months of 2026 compared to 2025, despite a 2.1% growth in Q3. Eurostat reported a 0.4% increase in eurozone GDP and a 0.5% rise in EU GDP for the same period. Year-on-year, eurozone GDP grew by 1.3%, while Romania's GDP rose by 0.3%. Employment rates remained stable in both the eurozone and EU, with a 0.4% annual increase. The National Commission for Strategy and Prognosis revised Romania's economic forecast for 2026, predicting a contraction of 0.4%.