The European Commission has hailed a 'gradual' rebound in economic activity, but warns the EU is 'especially vulnerable' amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Category
🗞
NewsTranscript
00:00The EU could see inflation rates fall by over 50% next year amid a modest economic rebound and record low unemployment.
00:10This is according to a European Commission 2025 forecast published on Friday.
00:15The report, however, warned the bloc is especially vulnerable to rising protectionism.
00:21The possible protectionist turn in U.S. trade policy would be extremely harmful for both economies.
00:30And the Commission will work with the incoming U.S. administration to advance a strong transatlantic agenda
00:37and ensure that international trade channels remain open while making them more secure.
00:44According to the report, EU households are still prudently saving rather than spending amid recent shocks.
00:51With fears the Trump presidency may impose tariffs of 10% on imports from places such as the EU,
00:58officials in Brussels say the potential for further flare-ups in global trade is still worrying.