Euro Area GDP Grows 0.4% in Q2 2026, EU 0.5% – Eurostat Flash Estimate
Eurostat's preliminary flash estimate shows euro area GDP grew by 0.4% in Q2 2026 and EU GDP by 0.5% quarter-on-quarter, following stagnation in Q1. Year-on-year growth accelerated to 1.0% in the euro area and 1.2% in the EU. The release provides an early signal of economic momentum for compliance-relevant macroprudential risk assessments.
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