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Latest business and consumer surveys

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: Flash Consumer Confidence Indicator - 22 January 2026. 
Next update:  Press release business and consumer survey results (incl. ESI, EEI, EUI, sectoral CIs) - 29 January 2026. 
See also the full schedule for 2026.

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.

December 2025 : Economic Sentiment broadly stable in the EU, slightly down in the euro area; Employment Expectations down in both regions

In December 2025, the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) remained broadly stable in the EU (-0.1 points to 96.8), while declining slightly in the euro area (-0.4 points to 96.7).  The Employment Expectations Indicator (EEI) dropped compared to November (EU: -0.9 points to 97.9, euro area: -0.9 to 96.8). Both indicators continue to score below their long-term average of 100.

 

Recent press releases

January 2026

  • 22 JANUARY 2026
Flash Consumer Confidence Indicator - 22 January 2025

December 2025

  • 8 JANUARY 2026
Press release business and consumer survey results (incl. ESI, EEI, EUI, sectoral CIs) - 08 January 2026
  • 8 JANUARY 2026
Statistical annex to press release - 08 January 2026
  • 19 DECEMBER 2025
Flash Consumer Confidence Indicator - 19 December 2025

Previous press releases