Construction will remain the most dynamic sector again, driven by the continuation of the EU-funded infrastructure projects.
CNP also expects a slight rebound of the industrial and services sectors.
The commission also expects accelerated absorption of EU funds allocated via the ‘Next Generation EU’ instrument, as the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) ends in 2026, which, if responsibly managed, will generate a 4% increase in gross investment.
Consumer spending should decrease by 0.8%.
Net exports, as a result of the 2.7% increase in the exports of goods and services, along with slower progress of the imports of goods and services (1.2%), as a result of the decline in domestic demand, will make a 0.5% positive contribution to the real economic growth rate.
(English version by Loredana Fratila-Cristescu)