In its June 2024 report, the World Bank had forecast 3.8% GDP growth in 2025.
For 2026, the Bank now expects 2.6% economic growth.
At the level of Central Europe, the Bank expects growth to speed up from 2.8% in 2025 to 3% in 2026, supported by robust demand.
Investments, particularly in Poland and Romania, are expected to rise, amid structural reformed and delayed EU funds.
(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)