South Eastern Europe / Data
Nato’s Zeitenwende to reach 2% spending goal – Statista
New data released last week by Nato exemplifies how profoundly the realities of foreign relations have changed over the course of the past three years, Statista reports.
Romania’s manufacturing PMI rises to 14-month high but outlook remains weak
Despite the improvement, the index remained below the neutral 50 threshold for the fifteenth consecutive month, signalling ongoing contraction.
Albania’s Q2 power imports jump 16.5% as hydro output declines
Hydropower typically supplies nearly all of Albania’s electricity, leaving the Balkan country highly exposed to rainfall fluctuations.
EU commits to huge increase in energy imports from US - Statista
One of the key components of the trade deal that the European Union and the US agreed upon on July 27 is the EU’s commitment to massively ramp up energy imports from the United States, Statista reports.
Moldova’s trade deficit widens 37% y/y in Q2 as imports surge and exports fall
Widening trade gap weighs on Moldova’s balance of payments and adds pressure to the current account deficit.
Kosovo’s central bank projects solid GDP growth of 4.1% in 2025 despite external risks
The projections follow a period of robust growth, driven by household consumption, investment and exports.