On the back of already decided consolidation combined with a gradual economic recovery later over the forecast horizon, budget deficits are expected to continue declining from 4.5% of GDP in the EU (4.1% in the euro area) in 2011 to 3.6% in the EU (3.2% euro area) in 2012 and further to 3.3% (2.9%) in 2013, with large differences among Member States.
Tänu juba kokkulepitud konsolideerimisele koos majanduse hilisema järkjärgulise elavnemisega prognoositava perioodi jooksul, jätkub prognooside kohaselt eelarvepuudujäägi vähenemine 4,5%-lt SKPst ELis (4,1% euroalal) 2011. aastal 3,6%-le SKPst ELis (3,2% euroalal) 2012. aastal ning 2013. aastal veelgi 3,3%ni (2,9%), kusjuures liikmesriigiti on suured erinevused.