Euro Area Annual Inflation Rises to 3.2% in May 2026
Eurostat reports that the euro area annual inflation rate rose to 3.2% in May 2026, up from 3.0% in April. The EU annual inflation rate increased to 3.3%. Services and energy were the main contributors to the rise.
Sign in to read RegWatch
RegWatch is available to registered Pideeco members. Free accounts can read 1 post per day. Upgrade for unlimited access and personalised alerts.
Or subscribe directly
RegWatch Premium
€89 / year (excl. VAT)
≈ €7.42 / month
- ✓Unlimited posts
- ✓All PREMIUM analyses
- ✓Personalised weekly digest
- ✓Instant critical alerts
- ✓Complete archive
- ✓Bookmarks & PDF export
Related updates
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine
The EU’s latest restrictive measures against Russia are gaining broader international alignment, with eight additional countries joining the measures adopted in July 2026. The package strengthens controls on Russia’s shadow fleet, financial sector, crypto-assets, oil-related activities and military-industrial supply chains. For compliance teams, the key priority is to reassess sanctions screening, third-country exposure and circumvention risks.
20 Aug 2026
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of Iran’s military support to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and to armed groups and entities in the Middle East and the Red Sea region
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1837 of 24 July 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2023/1532 concerning restrictive measures in view of Iran’s military support to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and to armed groups and entities in the Middle East and the Red Sea region as well as Iran’s actions undermining freedom of navigation in the Middle East.
14 Aug 2026
Eurostat: Euro Area Goods Trade Surplus €8.6 bn in June 2026
Eurostat reported a €8.6 bn euro area trade in goods surplus for June 2026, up from €4.8 bn a year earlier, as exports grew 14.4% and imports 13.1%. The EU overall posted a €3.9 bn surplus in June, but a €14.9 bn deficit in the first half of 2026. The data signals improving export performance, notably in chemicals, despite a wider energy deficit.
14 Aug 2026