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In March 2025, DG ECFIN’s flash estimate of the consumer confidence indicator fell by 1.0 percentage point (pp.) in the EU and by 0.9 pps. in the euro area. Down to -13.9 (EU) and -14.5 (euro area) points, consumer confidence veered further away from its long-term average again.
In February 2025, DG ECFIN’s flash estimate of the consumer confidence indicator picked up by 0.4 percentage points (pps.) in the EU and by 0.6 pps. in the euro area. At -12.9 (EU) and -13.6 (euro area) points, consumer confidence remained below its long-term average.
In January 2025, the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) picked up by 1.1 points in the EU (to 95.8) and by 1.5 points in the euro area (to 95.2). The Employment Expectations Indicator (EEI) rebounded as well (EU: +1.1 points to 99.5, euro area: +1.6 points to 98.8).
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