VIDEO Ce a tras economia României în jos și ce a ținut-o pe linia de plutire. Ce trebuie făcut • Newsweek România

Romania's economy is stagnating, facing challenges such as persistent inflation, high energy costs, and a lack of modernization in industry. Consultant Valentin Ionescu warns that these issues could lead to recession. He highlights that inflation erodes incomes and negatively impacts sales across sectors. The decline in industrial output has been ongoing for nearly a decade, exacerbated by insufficient investment in technology. While public infrastructure projects have provided some economic support, the labor market suffers from skill mismatches and rising costs. Additionally, the rise of artificial intelligence threatens traditional IT outsourcing jobs, leading to increased unemployment in that sector.