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June 5, 2026

Statistical Office Provisional Data: Romania's Economy Contracts By 1.2% YoY In Q1/2026
Jun 5, 2026

Statistical Office Provisional Data: Romania's Economy Contracts By 1.2% YoY In Q1/2026.

Romania's economy shrank by 1.2% in unadjusted data in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period of 2025, according to provisional (1) (…)

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