Read the latest reports on Western Europe, with local insight, sp...
Read the latest reports on Western Europe, with local insight, specialist knowledge and a comprehensive breakdown of key market data. Our research identifies key strategic themes relevant across the region, while also providing a more granular unders...
In 2023, France’s GDP growth slowed to 0.7%, underperforming Western Europe’s average, weighed down by high inflation, stringent financial conditions and sluggish public consumption. The country’s economic growth is projected to pick up in 2024,…
Finland’s economic growth stagnated in 2023, despite a rise in public consumption. In the near future, the country’s economic development is projected to improve with the help of the Next Generation EU scheme, although sluggish growth in private…
In 2023, Denmark's real GDP growth slowed to 1.4%, yet outperformed the Western European average. Despite a rise in private spending and exports, the economy was hindered by sluggish public consumption and increased interest rates. Over the forecast…
In 2023, Belgium’s economy slowed but still outperformed Western Europe’s average, driven by private and public spending, and a strong services sector. However, projections for 2024 suggest a further deceleration and a widening budget deficit.…
In 2023, Austria’s real GDP contracted by 0.7%, which was below Western Europe’s average growth. The economic slowdown was attributable to high inflation, rising interest rates, labour shortages and sluggish public consumption and investment. Going…