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The Austrians From Erste, Those Who Control BCR: Romania Is the only Economy in Central Europe that Fell in the First Quarter of 2026 and Could Fall Into Recession This Year. Hungary and Serbia Surprise in a Positive Direction and Increase Their Growth Forecasts
Romania ended the first quarter of 2026 with a contraction of 1.2% compared to the same period last year, the weakest result in the whole of Central and Eastern Europe, according to a report published by Erste Group Research.
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Romania's economy fell by 1.2% in the first quarter of 2026, being the only country in the region per minute. Erste estimates a recession of 0.3% for the whole year.
Romania ended the first quarter of 2026 with a contraction of 1.2% compared to the same period last year, the weakest result in the whole of Central and Eastern Europe, according to a report published by Erste Group Research.