“The working presumption is that we will be able to ensure an economic growth of 3.5% in 2012, provided we maintain reforms at constant levels, we attract new investment and ensure a better absorption of EU funds,” Boc told a news conference.
However, the projected growth depends very much on external evolutions, as the June turmoil in international markets has lead to a slowdown in exports and industry, Romania’s main recovery drivers so far, Boc concluded.