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03-10-2025
Moldova: Economic indicators and trade with EU
At a Glance 03-10-2025
This infographic provides insight into the economic performance of Moldova compared with the European Union (EU) and examines the trade dynamics between them. In 2024, Moldova recorded an economic growth rate of 0.5%, compared to 1.1% for the EU-27. Both countries continue to record decreasing inflation rates. Trade between the two economies continues to grow. The EU-27 is Moldova's primary trade partner, representing 54% of total goods trade. Romania has the largest value among EU member states ...
In-depth analysis for the HOUS Special Committee Construction and Renovation in the EU Housing Markets: Challenges and Opportunities to Ensure Affordability
At a Glance 03-10-2025
The construction sector plays a key role in fostering economic growth and in ensuring housing affordability. However, the sector faces many challenges. Designing a framework that allows for productivity growth is essential, especially since the labour force is shrinking. Moreover, solutions have to be found for the land shortage issue and the disincentives to renovations for older or low-income households, which are unable to bear investment costs. This in-depth analysis discusses the key challenges ...
From parliamentary scrutiny to systemic accountability - Rethinking EU budgetary control
Briefing 03-10-2025
Budgetary control when there is increased resort to performance based instruments - Challenges for the next MFF
Briefing 03-10-2025
The Crisis of the Santer Commission - Lessons learned for the CONT Committee
Briefing 03-10-2025
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