Central and Eastern European countries are facing risks of economic slowdown after 20 years of rapid growth, warns an analysis from the Warsaw School of Economics.

The analysis highlights that, although the CEE-11 countries, including Romania, have experienced rapid economic development, demographic challenges and a lack of innovation threaten the continuation of this trend. Romania stands out for its rapid reduction of the gap compared to the EU-15, but risks such as population decline and inefficiency in research investments may affect the future. Economists propose various scenarios for the period 2025-2035, emphasizing the need for a transition to an innovation-based economic model and sustainable demographic policies.