Romania: Romania’s economy contracts 1.7% YoY and 0.2% QoQ in Q1 2026

May 13, 2026

Romania’s economy contracts 1.7% YoY and 0.2% QoQ in Q1 2026
May 13, 2026

Romania’s economy contracts 1.7% YoY and 0.2% QoQ in Q1 2026.

The Romanian economy declined in the first quarter of the year by 1.7% on the gross series, compared with the same period in 2025, and by 1.5% on (…)

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