Economy | 21 March, 2024 at 12:17 PM
Forecast 2024: Romanian economy will grow by 2.7%
In 2024, Romania's economy is expected to continue its growth trend, but at a more moderate pace.
In 2024, Romania's economy is expected to continue its growth trend, but at a more moderate pace.
Without measures to support consumption, Romania risks losing its most important engine of economic growth.
The annual inflation rate dropped in February 2024 to 7.23%, from 7.41% in January.
Romania's consolidated general budget recorded a deficit of €4.2 billion in the first quarter of 2026, representing 1.03% of GDP, compared to a deficit of €8.7 billion (2.28% of GDP) in the same period of 2025 over revenue growth and expenditure control.
Siemens is set to bolster its presence in Romania with the development of a fully digitalised, carbon-neutral production facility in Sibiu.
Siemens Mobility has been selected by Romania's Railway Reform Authority to deliver 12 hydrogen-powered electric multiple units based on the Mireo Plus H platform. The contract marks Romania's first hydrogen train project and one of the first in CEE.
Premier Energy has begun construction of its 200 MW/400 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project near Iași, Romania. The total development and construction cost is estimated at €75 million.
AI has become increasingly embedded in employees' day-to-day work over the past year. More than 48% of employees see AI as a tool that simplifies their work; however, many remain concerned about the broader implications of its growing integration, according to a survey conducted by Genesis Property early this year, on a sample of 1,146 employees.