Prospects 2023
Europe
Western Balkans
With EU accession lacking will and commitment, the region faces energy uncertainty, rising inflation and slowing growth
EU
Unity on Ukraine, the economic and energy crises, and migration pressures are among the EU’s main challenges for 2023
Eastern EU
The EU-11 will struggle to balance security concerns arising from Ukraine with stuttering economies
Euro-area
Next year will be dominated by low or negative growth, which will likely persist into 2024
