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Latest update: Press release business and consumer survey results (incl. ESI, EEI, EUI, sectoral CIs) - 26 February 2026.
Next update: Flash Consumer Confidence Indicator - 23 March 2026.
See also the full schedule for 2026.
February 2026: Economic Sentiment and Employment Expectations down in the EU and the euro area
In February 2026, the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) decreased in both the EU and the euro area (-1.0 point to 98.3 in both areas). The Employment Expectations Indicator (EEI) also declined compared to January (EU: -0.7 points to 98.5, euro area: -0.6 points to 97.6). Both indicators continue to score slight below their long-term averages of 100.
February 2026 : Flash Consumer Confidence Indicator for the EU and the euro area
In February 2026, DG ECFIN’s flash estimate of the consumer confidence indicator remained stable in the EU (±0.0 percentage points (pps.)) compared to January 2026 and edged up in the euro area (+0.2 pps.). At -11.7 (EU) and -12.2 (euro area) points, consumer confidence remained below its long-term average.
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February 2026
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