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 EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Iran

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2026/1850 of 24 July 2026 implementing Decision 2011/235/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Iran.

14 Aug 2026

Eurostat Q2 2026 Flash Estimates: Euro Area GDP +0.4%, Employment +0.1%

Eurostat's flash estimates show euro area GDP grew by 0.4% in Q2 2026, up from stagnation in Q1, and employment rose by 0.1%. EU GDP grew by 0.5%. The data indicate moderate economic expansion and resilient labour markets, relevant for assessing the macroeconomic environment for compliance and risk management.

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