Slovenian Economic Mirror

At the beginning of the second quarter, economic activity in Slovenia increased further in most sectors, while the growth of industrial production was lower than at the beginning of the year, reflecting more moderate imports. Activity in construction remains high. Strong growth also continued in most service activities, boosted by positive labour market developments. Employment is increasing further, amid a significant lack of appropriately skilled workers mainly on account of the hiring of foreigners, but also due to the hiring of unemployed.