Spring 2016 Economic Forecast

On 3 May 2016, the European Commission released the Spring 2016 Economic Forecast.

Economic growth in Europe was expected to remain modest as key trading partners' performance had slowed and some of the so far supportive factors started to wane. As a result, GDP in the euro area was forecast to continue growing at modest rates over the 2015-2017 period.

• Primary Source

EUObserver, 03.05.16: EU recovery to slow this year https://euobserver.com/economic/133324

ESO: Background Information: Winter 2016 Economic Forecast http://www.europeansources.info/record/winter-2016-economic-forecast/

European Commission: DG Communication: RAPID: SPEECH/16/1649, 03.05.16: Commissioner Pierre Moscovici presents the 2016 Spring Economic Forecast http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_SPEECH-16-1649_en.htm

EurActiv, 02.05.16: Sanctions loom over Spain for breaching fiscal rules http://www.euractiv.com/section/euro-finance/news/sanctions-loom-over-spain-for-breaching-fiscal-rules/

EurActiv, 03.05.16: Terrorism hits economic growth, as Commission unveils spring forecast http://www.euractiv.com/section/euro-finance/news/terrorism-hits-economic-growth-as-commission-unveils-spring-forecast/

EurActiv, 11.05.16: Commission to recommend sanctions against Spain and Portugal http://www.euractiv.com/section/euro-finance/news/commission-to-recommend-sanctions-against-spain-and-portugal/

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