FRANKFURT,June 26-- The European Union (EU) enjoyed a positive momentum of economic recovery in the first half of this year amid headwinds stemming from both inside and outside the bloc, including Brexit, terrorist threats, the refugee crisis and geopolitical risks which remain persistent challenges for the EU's sustained growth and integration. BROAD-BASED RECOVERY The political and economic union currently consisting of 28 member states saw a quarterly gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 0.6 percent, as all member states, except Greece, have maintained positive economic growth for three consecutive quarters. |