The long-term decline in potential growth has been reversed since 2004 and trend growth is projected to continue to rise gradually to 2.3% in 2008 in the EU (2.1% in the euro area).
Kasvupotentsiaali pikaajaline vähenemine on alates 2004. aastast andnud maad suurenemisele ja 2008. aastaks ennustatakse ELis kasvutrendi jõudmist 2,3%ni (euroalal 2,1%ni).