Commission forecasts weak growth in Europe
In its 2001-2003 economic forecast for the EU and the candidate countries, the European Commission has predicted slower growth this year, but an acceleration next year and a return to higher growth rates in 2003. According to the Commission's forecast, growth in the Central and Eastern European countries will be somewhat higher despite the deteriorating economic environment in Europe.
In its 2001-2003 economic forecast for the EU and the candidate countries, the European Commission has predicted slower growth this year, but an acceleration next year and a return to higher growth rates in 2003. According to the Commission’s forecast, growth in the Central and Eastern European countries will be somewhat higher despite the deteriorating economic environment in Europe.