EU Forecasts 5.1% Deficit, 2% GDP Contraction for Slovenia in 2013

Brussels, 22 February - Slovenia's budget deficit is projected to hit 5.1% of GDP and its economy contract by 2%, according to a forecast released by the European Commission released on Friday.

Brussels, Belgium Monetary and Economic Affairs Commissioner Olli Rehn presents the Commission's winter forecast, which projects Slovenia's budget deficit to hit 5.1% of GDP and its economy contract by 2% this year Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Monetary and Economic Affairs Commissioner Olli Rehn presents the Commission's winter forecast, which projects Slovenia's budget deficit to hit 5.1% of GDP and its economy contract by 2% this year
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium Monetary and Economic Affairs Commissioner Olli Rehn presents the Commission's winter forecast, which projects Slovenia's budget deficit to hit 5.1% of GDP and its economy contract by 2% this year Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Monetary and Economic Affairs Commissioner Olli Rehn presents the Commission's winter forecast, which projects Slovenia's budget deficit to hit 5.1% of GDP and its economy contract by 2% this year
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

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