News
In March 2024, the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) picked up in both the EU (+0.7 points to 96.2) and the euro area (+0.8 points to 96.3)
In February 2024, the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) decreased slightly in both the EU (-0.4 points to 95.4) and the euro area (-0.7 points to 95.4).
DG ECFIN releases February flash consumer confidence indicator for the EU and the euro area."
Publications
This paper provides an overview of defence spending, and a review of the literature on the role of defence in growth.
This report provides an overview of fiscal sustainability challenges faced by EU Member States over the short, medium and long term. It is based on a methodology that will play an important role in the new EU fiscal surveillance framework.