Euro Zone economic growth slowed markedly at the start of 2026, with year-over-year GDP expansion easing to 0.3% in the first quarter, down from 1.2% recorded a year earlier. The data, updated on 5 June 2026, highlight a significant loss of momentum in the single-currency bloc.
Both the current and previous readings refer to year-over-year changes in first-quarter GDP, comparing output in each respective first quarter to the same period a year before. The steep deceleration from 1.2% to 0.3% underscores growing headwinds for the Euro Zone economy, as activity cools compared with early 2025 levels.
