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2 July 2024

Listen: Navigating a CEE of opportunities - and challenges

In this week’s THINK aloud, a condensed replay of our live webinar, our team of experts share their views on Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Romania as well as Turkey, Ukraine and the Commonwealth of Independent States, delving into the pivotal themes that will shape this year and beyond

The economies of Central and Eastern Europe are largely in recovery mode. Slowing inflation and rising real wages have boosted consumer spending, which should continue to support GDP growth well into 2025.

Meanwhile, on the investment front, the region is drawing substantial interest from large multinational corporations, as its strategic location, low cost base, and skilled workforce position it as an ideal hub for nearshoring.

The benefits of EU accession have been tangible across the board. But of course, there are short- and longer-term challenges.

In this week’s THINK aloud, a condensed replay of our live webinar, our team of experts share their views on Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Romania as well as Turkey, Ukraine and the Commonwealth of Independent States. For a full report of our views on the region, read our latest Directional Economics report here.

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