EU Could Escape Recession This Year, Dombrovskis Says

EU Could Escape Recession This Year, Dombrovskis Says

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The transcript discusses the EU's negotiations with the US on the Inflation Reduction Act, focusing on clean vehicle tax credits and critical minerals. It highlights the EU Green Deal Industrial Plan's broader goals, including state aid adjustments and competitiveness. The economic outlook shows cautious optimism, with energy security remaining a concern due to reduced Russian gas supplies.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What progress has been made in the negotiations between the EU and the US regarding the Inflation Reduction Act?

Complete resolution on all issues

Some progress on clean vehicle tax credits

No progress at all

Full agreement on critical minerals

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is the EU seeking from the US concerning battery components?

Increased tariffs on US batteries

A complete ban on US battery imports

A list of battery components affected by subsidies

No changes in current policies

3.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the EU Green Deal industrial plan?

Addressing only the Inflation Reduction Act

Reducing EU's reliance on renewable energy

Improving EU competitiveness broadly

Increasing taxes on EU industries

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the risks associated with loosening state aid policies in the EU?

Weakening the single market

Increasing EU's global competitiveness

Reducing fiscal capacities of all member states

Strengthening the single market

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What positive economic signs have been observed in Europe since autumn?

Higher inflation rates

Rising energy prices

Increased reliance on Russian gas

Falling energy prices and mild winter

6.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential challenge for Europe's energy supply in the coming year?

Abundance of Russian gas

Lack of alternative gas supplies

Excessive energy storage

Decreasing energy demand

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected economic trend for Europe around the turn of the year?

A deep economic recession

A shallower economic contraction

A significant economic boom

No change in economic conditions