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Slovenian economic mirror: A slowdown of economic activity in Slovenia and in the euro area in the first quarter
Economic growth in the euro area slowed in the first quarter; owing to uncertainties in the international environment, prospects are less optimistic than in the autumn. Economic growth in Slovenia also eased at the beginning of the year, largely on…
Slovenian economic mirror: A slowdown in export-oriented sectors of the economy
At the beginning of the year, activity in export-oriented sectors of the economy was slowed by developments in the international environment, while construction activity and private consumption continued to expand. The strong growth of Slovenia’s…
Development Report 2018: Slovenia back on track to convergence with more developed member states
Back on track to convergence with more developed Member States, Slovenia has been moving towards an inclusive society in the last few years; it has also reduced pressures on the environment. In certain areas developments have deviated significantly…
IMAD takes on the tasks of national productivity board
As of this week, the Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development is assuming the tasks of national productivity board. The Government of the Republic of Slovenia adopted the Ordinance on the Organisation and Work of the Institute of…
Slovenian economic mirror: Amid favourable economic conditions, a strengthening of activity in construction
Economic activity in Slovenia remains high at the beginning of the year and the prospects favourable. The number of employed persons continues to increase; wage growth has also strengthened slightly in the recent period. The average consumer price…
Spring forecast 2018: High broad-based economic growth will continue this year
High broad-based economic growth will continue this year (5.1%); a continuation of favourable economic trends is also expected for 2019 (3.8%). Export growth, underpinned by gains in competitiveness from previous years and a favourable export…
Slovenian economic mirror: Amid good labour market conditions, a rising impact of demographics and a strengthening of wage growth
In Slovenia economic activity increased further towards the end of the year in most sectors; the rising value of the composite economic sentiment indicator is already close to its pre-crisis peak. The increase in employment and the decline in…
Active Ageing Strategy: Society is becoming long-lived
Life expectancy has been increasing and the share of over 65-year-olds has been growing rapidly. In the years ahead, these trends will be even more pronounced. To comprehensively address these challenges, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia…
Slovenian economic mirror: A continuation of broad-based economic growth in the third quarter
Economic growth in the euro area continued in the third quarter; in the autumn international institutions significantly improved their forecasts for the euro area economy for this year and next. In the third quarter high economic growth in Slovenia…
Slovenian economic mirror: Gains in competitiveness are boosting exports
In Slovenia favourable developments continue in most sectors; the prospects also remain good. The labour market situation continues to improve under the impact of favourable economic conditions, while the growth of wages remains moderate. In October…