M&A activity in 2021 was fuelled by intense demand for technology, and for digital and data-driven assets.

In 2023, GDP per head will be 2.6% higher in less developed regions due to support from cohesion policy in 2014–2020.

Prices in total industry excluding energy increased by 0.6%.

The seasonally adjusted Overall Turnover Index in November 2021, compared with the corresponding index of October 2021, decreased by 2.6%.

In December 2021 recorded an increase of 29.4% compared with December 2020.