Lack of growth is linked to low scores on well-being
Low productivity has led to poor competitiveness, high unemployment and rising debt
Recession has widened the regional divide
Bank lending has been declining, while interest rates remain high for private borrowers
ALMP spending is relatively low and concentrated on some categories
The tax wedge for low-income workers is high
Low gas prices, high electricity prices
Carbon intensity index of the energy mix
The underlying primary budget surplus is now large
Debt will decline if the budget remains balanced
VAT Gap estimates in the EU26 countries, 2012