Banca Mondială, avertisment pentru România: economia scade cu 0,5%, în ciuda reducerii deficitului • Newsweek România

The World Bank forecasts a 0.5% contraction in Romania's economy for 2026, despite significant fiscal adjustments and public investments. The budget deficit is expected to decrease to 6% of GDP, but rising energy costs and fiscal consolidation will impact growth. Romania is projected to be the only Central European country experiencing economic decline, while neighboring countries are expected to grow. The report highlights Romania's progress in reforms and the potential of artificial intelligence to boost productivity, although adoption remains low due to various barriers.