Ad
Mr Almunia said poor credit flows still threaten the EU's economy (Photo: wfabry)

Credit shortage threatens EU economic recovery

Europe will enjoy a gradual – though unspectacular – economic recovery over the next two years, according to a new set of highly anticipated economic forecasts published by the European Commission on Tuesday (3 November).

But well over a year since EU citizens first awoke to newspapers containing the words "credit crunch," ongoing problems in the bloc's credit market continue to maintain a drag on the region's economy.

"The banking sector is still fragile and credit is stagnating...

Get EU news that matters

Back our independent journalism by becoming a supporting member

Already a member? Login here
Mr Almunia said poor credit flows still threaten the EU's economy (Photo: wfabry)

Tags

Ad
Ad
Ad