According to the information of Ministry of Finance the budget deficit of Poland reached 16,6 bill. Zlotys in the first half of 2009, what represents approximately 92 % of planned deficit for the whole year.
According to the data released lately by Eurostat Slovakia was the country with the most tremendous decrease of Gross domestic product among all EU countries (based on quarter on quarter comparison).
Slovenia's government proposed a revised budget for the second time this year. The budget deficit was set at 5,5 % of gross domestic product, up from 3.4% in March. The proposal was approved by parliament.
The Council of the National Bank of Poland decided on its meeting on 24th June to lower the interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to the level of 3,5 %.
