Slow economic growth in eurozone will cause election uncertainty in 2017
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SLACK economic performance, stubbornly high unemployment and general discontent with income inequality and regulation almost guarantee European election uncertainty in 2017. This political insecurity could in turn dampen employment-creating direct investment, analysts predict.
European economic growth is projected to remain subdued, said the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). "Despite supportive monetary conditions, investment weakness will persist, reflecting low demand, banking sector fragilities and uncertainties about European integration."
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