The worsened outlook is expected to take a toll also on public finances, with the deficit in the general government balances increasing from less than 1% of GDP in 2007 in the EU to 1.6% in 2008, 2.3% in 2009 and 2.6% in 2010, the latter based on the usual no-policy-change assumption.
Halvenev majandusolukord hakkab kajastuma ka riikide rahanduses, kergitades ELi valitsemissektori eelarvepuudujääki 1%-lt SKTst 2007. aastal 1,6%-ni 2009. ja 2,6%-ni 2010. aastal, tuginedes eeldusele, et poliitikat ei muudeta.