European restructuring monitor quarterly : issue 1 - spring 2010

Though no longer in recession, the EU economy remains fragile, with growth well below trend rates. Unemployment continues to rise, though at a slowing pace (it stood at 9.6% in the EU27 in February 2010). The first issue for 2010 includes: current macroeconomic trends and prospects; an overview of ERM statistics for January-March 2010; sector in focus: european airlines; restructuring at GM Opel; and restructuring research notes.