BERD se aşteaptă la un declin de 0,2% al PIB-ului României în acest an. „Deprecierea leului ar putea prelungi presiunile inflaţioniste”

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has maintained its economic forecasts for Romania, predicting a decline in 2026 followed by growth in 2027. The report highlights persistent risks, including high inflation and external imbalances. After a 0.7% growth in 2025, a contraction of 0.2% is expected in 2026, with a recovery to 1.8% in 2027. The report notes a significant drop in industrial production and services, while construction has benefited from EU-funded infrastructure projects. Despite a reduction in the budget deficit, challenges remain due to energy price shocks and weak external demand.