The EU flag wrapped by a plastic sheet, adorns a souvenir stall in downtown Rome, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015. The European Union&amp;#039;s economic forecast predicts that the 19-nation eurozone economy is likely to grow slightly better than anticipated this year, a sign of welcome news as Greece&amp;#039;s debt woes weigh on economic confidence. The EU&amp;#039;s winter forecast released Thursday says that eurozone growth will rise to 1.3 percent in 2015, up from 1.1 percent predicted in November. The growth rate in powerhouses France and Italy, both struggling with large deficits, is set to rise to 1.0 percent and 0.6 percent respectively. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)