Prima prognoză economică a Guvernului Niculescu. Economia scade în 2026, revenire abia în 2027

The first economic forecast by the Niculescu government predicts a 0.4% contraction in Romania's economy for 2026, with a recovery expected in 2027. Consumer spending is projected to decline by 1.6%, while inflation remains high at an average of 8.4%. Unemployment is anticipated to rise to 6.6% in 2026, before slightly improving to 6.2% in 2027. The government expects a 1.7% economic growth and a 1.9% increase in consumer spending in 2027, alongside a decrease in inflation to 3.4%. These estimates are crucial for the upcoming budget adjustments.