The economy is projected to grow by 0.7% in 2026 and 1.1% in 2027 (GDP with working day adjustments). Private consumption will be supported by rising wages, albeit at a slower pace, as higher energy prices and inflation reduce real income growth. Public investment will rise strongly due to increased flexibility in the fiscal rules and large investment needs. Private investment will gradually pick up, supported by rising public investment and high corporate savings, but global policy uncertainty will weigh on investment in export‑oriented manufacturing. Exports will recover gradually as global demand strengthens.
Ensuring medium-term fiscal sustainability requires improving public spending efficiency, reallocating spending and broadening the tax base, as well as addressing rising spending pressures due to rapid population ageing. Continuing to reduce administrative burdens, digitalise the public administration and improve infrastructure implementation capacity, particularly at the municipal level, is needed to support public and private investment. This would also help to accelerate the green transition and reduce dependency on fossil fuel imports. To avoid additional inflationary pressures due to the significant fiscal easing, it is key to reduce barriers to firm entry and growth and address skilled labour shortages.