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In August 2022, the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) decreased further in both the EU (-1.0 point to 96.5) and the euro area (-1.3 points to 97.6).

The European Commission has presented a proposal to the Council for a decision to grant an additional €460 million in financial support to Bulgaria under the SURE instrument, bringing the total support to the country to €971 million.

In August 2022, DG ECFIN’s flash estimate of the consumer confidence indicator recovered 1.0 point in the EU and 2.1 points in the euro area (EA), after hitting the lowest level on record in July. At -26.0 (EU) and ‑24.9 (EA) points.

In July 2022, the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) plummeted in both the EU (-4.2 points to 97.6) and the euro area (-4.5 points to 99.0), falling below its long-term average.

In July 2022, DG ECFIN’s flash estimate of the consumer confidence indicator dropped by another 3.0 points in the EU and by 3.2 points in the euro area (EA). At -27.3 (EU) and -27.0 (EA) points, consumer confidence scored below its previous minimum reached at the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis...

Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine continues to negatively affect the EU economy, setting it on a path of lower growth and higher inflation compared to the Spring Forecast.

Economic Sentiment slightly down in the EU, broadly stable in the euro area; Employment Expectations mildly up in both regions

The EU Sustainable Investment Summit, the European Commission’s flagship annual event on sustainable investment, will bring together important decision-makers and stakeholders to discuss key issues, challenges, and concrete actions.

In May 2022, the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) decreased slightly in the EU (-0.5 points to 104.1), while it stayed broadly unchanged in the euro area