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EU: which countries rise and which countries fall in GDP

A Euronews Business report analyzed the evolution of each European Union country's share of the bloc's total GDP over the past 20 years, identifying which nations gained relative economic weight and which lost ground. The study reveals significant changes in the distribution of wealth among member states, with emerging economies strengthening their position while others saw their proportion decrease. The analysis compares the relative economic performance of countries, showing convergence and divergence trends within the European bloc.

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