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DG ECFIN conducts regular harmonised surveys. See latest releases, the annual release schedule and subscribe to release alerts below.

Results of ad hoc questions

The February/March 2025 surveys contained additional ‘ad hoc’ questions, investigating (i) the extent to which firms are adjusting their business strategies in response to tensions and policy changes in foreign markets, and (ii) the impact of selected factors on consumers’ views of the economy. A summary of the results at the EU level is included in the Spring 2025 Economic Forecast. A more detailed analysis of the consumer survey results is presented in the 2025Q1 edition of European Business Cycle Indicators (EBCI), and a full analysis of the business survey results will feature in the 2025Q2 EBCI.

Latest

Latest update: Press release business and consumer survey results (incl. ESI, EEI, EUI, sectoral CIs) - 29 January 2026.
Next update: Flash Consumer Confidence Indicator - 19 February 2026. 
See also the full schedule for 2026.

January 2026: Economic Sentiment and Employment Expectations pick up in both the EU and the euro area

In January 2026, the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) increased markedly in both the EU (+1.9 points to 99.2) and the euro area (+2.2 points to 99.4). The EU ESI moved closest to its long-term average of 100 since June 2022 (euro area: January 2023). The Employment Expectations Indicator (EEI) also improved compared to December in both areas, to the highest levels in 12 months (EU: +0.9 points to 99.1, euro area: +1.2 points to 98.2).

January 2026 : Flash Consumer Confidence Indicator for the EU and the euro area

In January 2026, DG ECFIN’s flash estimate of the consumer confidence indicator increased by 0.8 percentage points in both the EU and the euro area. At -11.7 (EU) and -12.4 (euro area) points, consumer confidence remained below its long-term average.

 

Recent press releases

January 2026

  • 29 JANUARY 2026
Press release business and consumer survey results (incl. ESI, EEI, EUI, sectoral CIs) - 29 January 2026
  • 29 JANUARY 2026
Statistical annex to press release - 29 January 2026
  • 22 JANUARY 2026
Flash Consumer Confidence Indicator - 22 January 2025

Previous press releases