(ANSA) - BARCELONA, 18 JUN - "The vaccination efforts have allowed us to reopen our economies. There is a return to growth. According to the forecasts of the European Commission, this year the EU's gross domestic product will grow by 4.2 %.
In Italy and Spain, an increase of 4.2% and 5.9% respectively is expected. These forecasts could be revised upwards, with the return of confidence between businesses and families ". Prime Minister Mario Draghi said this when speaking at the Cercle d'Economia in Barcelona. (HANDLE).