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Video. Which European economies are growing the fastest in 2026?

Updated: 13/05/2026 - 14:25 GMT+2

The eurozone has slowed sharply, expanding just 0.8% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026. Yet three economies are growing several times faster than the bloc as a whole.

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