(ANSA) - TRIESTE, JUNE 6- "Central-Eastern Europe has the
highest growth potential in Europe", said Gabriele Galateri di
Genola, President of Generali Group, during the 'Trieste-Eastern
Europe Investment Forum' organized by FeBaf (Federation of
insurance and finance banks) and Mib Trieste school of
management. The president of the insurance company pointed out
that "industrial production and domestic consumption are
supporting the economic growth in the eastern regions,
significantly exceeding the rates in Western Europe. It is
estimated that the increase in GDP in the central and eastern
European countries will range from 2.2% in the Czech Republic to
4.5% in Hungary this year, in conjunction with fiscal stability
and low inflation. This context supports employment, wage
growth, private savings, investment, and public finances",
Galateri added.
Speaking of Generali, the president explained that the
company's expansion "in Eastern European markets will be mainly
driven by innovation, especially in terms of digitalization and
connectivity". In those markets, he added, "the role played by
digital transformation will be as crucial as in any other area.
Indeed, it will probably be even more crucial than ever in the
future. The rapid growth of these economies, in conjunction with
unemployment rates close to zero and rising wages, is pushing
companies to change their models and enhance and reward skilled
labor. Generali - he said - is a leading company in terms of
digital transformation in the insurance industry in Central and
Eastern Europe and represents an innovative source of propulsion
for the entire economy and society". (ANSA).
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