The economic situation, however, is deteriorating fast, and the latest Commission forecast shows that we are now facing a deeper economic downturn, which is expected to continue throughout the first half of this year.
Sellest hoolimata on majandusolukord kiiresti halvenemas ning komisjoni viimase prognoosi kohaselt seisame me nüüd silmitsi oodatust järsema majanduslangusega, mis jätkub eeldatavasti ka 2009. aasta esimesel poolaastal.