Bruegel study finds all candidates and potential candidates except Ukraine have converged somewhat towards the EU average in GDP per capita terms.
The projections follow a period of robust growth, driven by household consumption, investment and exports.
Business representatives say cutoffs will trigger job losses, higher prices, reduced competitiveness and plant closures.
After the White House dubbed Donald Trump the "president for peace", bne IntelliNews contributors assess how much substance there is behind the international diplomatic triumphs claimed by his administration.
Kosovo Business Alliance warns lengthy political crisis has paralysed state decision-making and caused massive losses across the economy.
Protest reflects rising frustration among segments of Kosovo society over the perception that the Specialist Chambers is biased and lacks legitimacy.
The Kosovon government announced that it has removed customs duties on all products originating from the United States, following new tariffs set by the US on the small country.