Global economy in the first quarter of 2025: growth in the euro area and Taiwan's export push

The global economic picture for the first quarter of 2025 shows signs of a sustained recovery. According to the latest data, the euro zone economy grew by 0.4%, beating analysts ' preliminary forecasts and strengthening expectations for a stabilization of economic activity in the region.

Most notably, the eurozone's largest economies-Germany and France — managed to avoid a recession. German GDP grew by 0.2%, while French GDP grew by 0.1%. These indicators, albeit moderate, were a positive signal for the entire European Union, especially against the background of previous quarters, when economic activity in the region was under pressure due to high interest rates, inflation and geopolitical instability.

Meanwhile, in the Asia-Pacific region, Taiwan has shown impressive economic growth, largely due to a sharp increase in exports. In the first quarter of 2025, exports of technological products from the island increased by 20%, which was a reaction to expectations of the introduction of new trade tariffs by the United States. The companies tried to stay ahead of changes in international trade conditions and quickly increased their deliveries.

The accelerated export growth has had a powerful impact on Taiwan's economy, highlighting the importance of the technology sector for national development and its high sensitivity to global market changes. This dynamic is also indicative of Taiwan's high degree of integration into global production and logistics chains.

Analysts note that the results of the first quarter demonstrate the importance of flexibility and adaptability in an unstable global environment. Growth in the euro area and Taiwan's export success indicate that even in difficult conditions, the economy is able to respond to challenges and seize new opportunities.