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The EU economy has started growing again, according to official figures. Following a slow expansion of economic activity during the remainder of 2013, growth is set to become more robust in 2014 and 2015 – so says the Autumn Forecast 2013 published by the European Commission.
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Generally the Baltic countries will enjoy the best GDP growth over the next two years, with growth estimates for 2014 and 2015 as follows: Latvia 4.1% and 4.2%. Lithuania 3.6% and 3.9%. Estonia 3% and 3.9%. Cyprus is predicted to register the most disappointing economic performance, with a 3.9% reduction in GDP in 2014 and just 1% growth in 2015. Other notable growth estimates for 2014 and 2015 are as follows: UK 2.2% and 2.4%. Germany 1.7% and 1.9%. France 0.9 and 1.7%. Italy 0.7% and 1.2%. Sweden 2.8% and 3.5%. Slovakia 2.1% and 2.9%. Poland 2.5% and 2.9%.