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The European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) has opened a new specialist competition for economists. 

In June 2023, DG ECFIN’s flash estimate of the consumer confidence indicator improved in the EU (1.1 percentage points (pps.) up) and the euro area (1.3 pps. up). At -17.2 (EU) and ‑16.1 (euro area) pps., consumer confidence remains well below its long-term average.

In 2020, the Commission´s nearly €100 billion SURE instrument designed to protect jobs and incomes affected by the COVID-19 pandemic supported about 31.5 million employees and self-employed people and over 2.5 million businesses.

In May 2023, DG ECFIN’s flash estimate of the consumer confidence indicator improved further in the EU (0.6 percentage points (pps.) up), while remaining broadly stable (0.1 pps. up) in the euro area (EA). At -18.3 (EU) and ‑17.4 (EA) pps., consumer confidence remains well below its long-term averag

In March 2023, the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) declined marginally in both the EU and the euro area (-0.3 points to 97.4 in the EU and 99.3 in the euro area).

In February 2023, the recovery of the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI), prevailing since November 2022, came to a halt (EU: ±0.0 points to 97.8, euro area: -0.1 points to 99.7).

In February 2023, DG ECFIN’s flash estimate of the consumer confidence indicator improved further by 1.5 percentage points (pps.) in the EU and 1.7 pps. in the euro area (EA). Despite this fifth consecutive monthly improvement, at -20.6 (EU) and ‑19.0 (EA) pps.,...

In January 2023, the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) recovered further in both the EU (+2.3 points to 98.0) and the euro area (+2.8 points to 99.9).

In January 2023, DG ECFIN’s flash estimate of the consumer confidence indicator continued its recovery, improving by 1.4 percentage points (pps.) in the EU and 1.1 pps. in the euro area (EA). At -22.4 (EU) and ‑20.9 (EA) pps., consumer confidence remains, however, well below its long-term average.