The World Bank's Spring 2025 Economic Update highlights that resilient consumption has supported the economies of Europe and Central Asia, but a combination of weak external demand, inflation, and structural weaknesses threatens low growth. Growth is expected to slow to 2.5% for 2025-2026, with Central Asia's growth easing to 4.7%. Inflation pressures are rising, complicating monetary policy. The report emphasizes the need for structural reforms to foster innovation and productivity to avoid stagnation and achieve long-term growth. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)