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The article presents a country risk report for Croatia for 2013-17 including forecast highlights as of August 19, 2013. Croatia became Europe Union's 28th member after joining the block on July 1, 2013. Croatia's next general election will be on February 2016 and if growth remains elusive, it cites the possibility for voters to switch allegiance back to the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) which suffered 2 election defeats since 1991. Consumer price inflation grew 2.3% year-on-year in July 2013.

The article offers information regarding the politics and economy in Germany as of March 2013. It says that the government coalition Christian Social Union (CSU), Free Democratic Party (PDP), and Christian Democratic Union (CDU) with Angela Merkel as chancellor, is adopting a cautious strategy due to the euro crisis. It also states that the economic growth of Germany has weakened due to the lack of activity in the industrial sector.

The article presents a forecast for the economic and political outlook on Hungary from 2013-2017. It states that the euro zone recession will have a negative impact on the growth of the country and will have an annual real gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 2.6% per year. It also mentions that the five fiscal consolidation packages of the country will bring the budget deficit to grow at an average of 3.8% of GDP limit.

The article presents an economic forecast for Romania as of March 2012. Economic recovery in the first quarter of the year is expected to be negatively affected by disruption to supply links caused by extreme winter weather. Winter-drought conditions and the worsening euro zone crisis are also expected to affect economic growth in 2012.

The article forecasts the economic performance of Germany for 2011-2016 with regards to its international assumptions and economic growth. It forecasts a further decline in gross domestic product (GDP) in the first half of 2012 which will lead to a mild recession likewise, export growth is expected to weaken due to the projected European recession. However, modest growth rate in private consumption is expected in 2012-2016 while economic recovery is forecasted to resume in 2013.

The article presents an economic forecast for Estonia for the period 2012 to 2016. As a result of a more precipitous economic slowdown expected in 2012, gross domestic product (GDP) growth is forecast at just 1.3% and an annual growth of 3.4% for the rest of the period. If the Eurozone crisis deepen further, analysts predict that Estonia could reenter recession which could do lasting damage to investors. Forecasts on inflation and exchange rate are also presented in the article.

The article forecasts the economic performance of Canada for 2012-2016 with regards to its international assumptions and economic growth. It states that the financial crisis in the euro zone affected Canada's economy likewise, the subdued demand in the U.S. market. Moreover, the fall on commodity prices weakened the Canadian dollar while an increase in corporate profits will likely result to business expansions in the country.

The article presents the Economist Intelligence Unit Ltd.'s forecast of the economic performance of Netherlands for 2011-2015. Dutch economy has recovered well in 2010 after a severe recession however is expected to fade in 2011-2012. Moreover, inflation is expected to remain positive but moderate during the forecasted period while the exchange rate of the euro is likely to display considerable volatility as a result of developments in the euro area and in the U.S.

The article discusses an economic forecast for Romania for 2011-2015. It is predicted that the economy will return to growth in 2011 by 0.7% which is low compared with other member countries of the European Union (EU). Gross domestic product (GDP) growth will be 1.6% and 4.2% in 2011 and 2012, respectively.

The article presents an economic outlook for Romania for 2011-2015. It expects Romania to be one of the last European Union (EU) economies to exit recession and to make a sustained economic recovery. A return to economic growth is expected in 2011 but it will still lag behind most of the EU. Particular focus is given to projected gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2011-2015. Also expected is for the Romanian export markets to remain weak.

The article presents forecasts for the Finnish economy and the global economy for the period of 2010 to 2011. Some European Union (EU) countries plan to implement measures that aim for severe tightening in 2011. The strongly expansionary fiscal and monetary policy of the U.S. is expected to lead to growth of 3.3% in 2010. The predicted gross domestic product (GDP) of Finland in 2010 has been reduced from 1.3% to 1% due to severe contraction in the first quarter.

The article discusses trade policies and regulations implemented by Sweden as a member of the European Union (EU). Also discussed are Sweden's top exports, such as motor vehicles and military aircraft. Sweden applies the EU customs tariffs on industrial products from non-EU countries and non-members of the European Free-Trade Association (EFTA). Other topics related to foreign trade are covered, such as import restrictions, export tax, insurance and credit.

The article provides the economic forecast for Latvia. Growth in the euro zone, Latvia's largest export market, is predicted to slow from an estimated 2.5% in 2007 to an annual average of 2.1% in 2008-09, reflecting a combination of weaker domestic and external demand. The euro is estimated to appreciate against the U.S. dollar and most other currencies in 2008 before weakening in 2009. However, export growth will remain robust as Latvian exporters benefit from the rapid growth of neighbouring economies.

The article provides an overview of the political and economic situation in Hungary. The national government is set to present its revised convergence program for euro accession in September 2006. The revised document states that the government has abandoned its entry for the currency unit of the European Union. Meanwhile, the central bank has raised interest rates owing to concerns about the build-up of inflationary pressures in the country.

Forecasts the international economic relations of Ireland. Estimates of growth rate to 4.1% in terms of market exchange rates; Increase in euro rate to 1.7% in 2007; Demand for oil products in the euro area.

Reports on the economic and political conditions in the Netherlands. Efforts of the new coalition government; International relations with the European Union countries and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization; Trends in economic and fiscal policy.

Reports economic and political developments in Turkey as of September 2000. Eagerness of three political parties to remain in the government; Emergence of a tension between the government and the military; Acceptance of Turkey as a candidate for accession to the European Union; Success of the International Monetary Fund-sponsored stabilization program.

The article forecasts the economic performance of Sweden for 2011-2016 with regards to its international assumptions and economic growth. It notes that Sweden will be less affected by the European crises due to its competitive and diversified economy, low public debt and strong banking sector. However, slowdown in the euro zone is expected to affect exports and coupled with weak private consumption, will lead to mild recession with 0.1 percent contraction of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2012.

The article forecasts the economic performance of Norway for 2011-2016 with regards to its international assumptions and economic growth. It forecasts a slow growth in the economy in 2012 due to the effect of the euro zone recession through reduced demand in the exports. It mentions an increase of 1.2 percent in consumer price index in 2011 and a stronger currency that kept a low level of inflation despite higher energy cost.

The article discusses an economic forecast for Romania from 2011-2015. The country was one of the last members of the European Union (EU) to go into recession. It is predicted that the economy will grow by 1.2% in 2011 and average 4.7% from 2013-2015. Domestic demand will be affected by fiscal tightening.

The article describes the political scene in Poland as of December 2008. The main political issue in the country involves the controversy over the pension reform legislation that was approved by the parliament at the end of November 2008. The government is planning to delay the target date of entry into European economic and monetary union (EMU) in order to secure the support of the right-wing Law and Justice (PiS) for the constitutional amendments that are needed for the country to adopt the euro.

This article offers an outlook for Estonia's economic policy. The country, which found itself close to the centre of the euro zone financial crisis, has associated itself with the German position on how to address the crisis. The popular view in Estonia says that it is unfair for a relatively poor country to have to help to bail out some much larger and richer economies within the euro zone. In 2011 the state budget went into deficit at 1.7% of the estimated annual gross domestic product (GDP).

The article presents an outlook of the economic policies of Italy for 2010-2011 as presented by Economist Intelligence Unit Ltd. (EIU). The government had planned to reduce its deficit and debt without affective the fragile economic recovery. The debt crisis in Greece had triggered the European Union (EU) countries to take action in reducing their deficits and debts. The refinancing rate of the European Central Bank (ECB) has been low at 0.25 percent.

Forecasts the economic policy of Finland for the period 2006 through 2007. Recognition of labor market reforms as key priority in planning; Subsidies included in the 2006 budget; Comparison of the public finance of Finland with European Union-member nations.

Presents economic policy outlook for Portugal for 2003-2004. Decision of the Portuguese government to implement a restrictive fiscal policy to comply with the rules governing the public finances of Euro area countries; Financial problems faced by the country due to the rise in budget deficit; Interest rate cut made by the European Central Bank.