In view of the EU Commission's winter economic forecasts, EU sources let in a moderate optimism.
Given that the contraction in the fourth quarter of 2020 was not as large as expected,
the macroeconomic situation of the euro area presents "reasons for optimism"
, it was learned in Brussels.
At 11 am, the EU Commissioner for the Economy,
Paolo Gentiloni
, presents the new forecasts for the Eurozone.
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The economic forecasts will then be the basis of the discussion during
the Eurogroup on Monday 15 February
.