2029 IMF projection: Post-Soviet EU countries (Slovenia, Lithuania, Poland) to surpass southern counterparts in living standards.
400-character summary: Living standards in post-Soviet EU countries such as Slovenia, Lithuania, and Poland are projected to overtake their southern counterparts by 2029, according to IMF data. This shift fulfills promises made during EU membership in 2004 for these nations to catch up with the wealthy west, despite initial setbacks from the 1990s volatility and global crises. Unexpected trends might have contributed to this progress.
May 03, 2024
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