This 2018 Article IV Consultation highlights that Italy has been struggling with low economic growth and poor social …, and the risk of recession has risen. The extent to which risks materialize depends largely on Italy's policies. The … is the only durable way for Italy to improve outcomes and enhance resilience. A package of structural reforms, a credible …

This 2020 Article IV Consultation with Italy reflects discussions with the Italian authorities in January 2020 and is … based on the information available as of January 28, 2020. It focuses on Italy's medium-term challenges and policy … priorities and was prepared prior to the outbreak of COVID-19 in Italy. It, therefore, does not cover the outbreak or the related …

This paper discusses the economic performance of Germany. The economy of Germany is projected to slowly rebalance, with …