Question 1

In 2024, which factor was identified as a primary driver for the second consecutive year-on-year downturn in European Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), leading to its lowest level in nine years?

Accepted Answer

Persistent high energy prices, ongoing low economic growth, and geopolitical tensions.

Question 2

According to the European Commission's Autumn 2025 Economic Forecast, what is the projected real GDP growth rate for the EU in 2025, and what is the primary driver anticipated to support this growth?

Accepted Answer

1.1%, supported by private consumption and investment momentum.

Question 3

Which European sector is projected to experience a significant decline in production for the 2024/2025 season, potentially impacting exports due to adverse weather conditions?

Accepted Answer

Wine production

Question 4

In the context of EU-China trade relations, what was the approximate value of the EU's trade deficit in goods with China in 2024, and what trend did it represent compared to the previous year?

Accepted Answer

€305.8 billion, surpassing the 2023 deficit.

Question 5

The European Central Bank's (ECB) monetary policy decisions in late 2025 indicate a particular stance on inflation. What is the Governing Council's primary objective regarding inflation stabilization?

Accepted Answer

To achieve a sustained stabilization of inflation at the 2% medium-term target.

Question 6

Regarding energy security, what percentage of Russian gas imports into the EU had been reduced by 2025 compared to 2022, as part of the REPowerEU Plan?

Accepted Answer

To 12%

Question 7

What was the main reason cited for the European Commission's Autumn 2025 Economic Forecast revising the EU's GDP growth projection for 2025 downwards compared to the Spring 2025 Forecast?

Accepted Answer

The impact of increased tariffs and heightened uncertainty from US trade policy changes.

Question 8

In the context of EU agriculture's outlook until 2035, what is identified as the main driver of overall EU agricultural productivity, contributing to an increase in real income per agricultural worker?

Accepted Answer

Labour productivity.

Question 9

According to EY's 2025 attractiveness survey, what percentage of surveyed global business leaders believed that US policies were reducing Europe's attractiveness as an investment destination in 2024?

Accepted Answer

42%

Question 10

What was the projected EU general government deficit as a percentage of GDP for 2025, according to the European Commission's Autumn 2025 Economic Forecast, and what are key factors contributing to this projected increase?

Accepted Answer

3.4%, influenced by rising defense spending, interest expenditure, and some revenue shortfalls.

Question 11

The 'REPowerEU Roadmap' presented in May 2025 outlines a gradual removal of specific Russian energy sources from EU markets. Which of these is slated for a gradual but permanent end to imports in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Liquefied natural gas (LNG)

Question 12

Which of the following sectors was identified as a key area for attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Europe in 2024, despite an overall decline in FDI, according to fDi Markets data?

Accepted Answer

Data centers and semiconductors.

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