Euro zone industrial production contracted sharply in December 2025, falling 1.4% month-over-month, according to data updated on 16 February 2026. The decline marks a clear reversal from November 2025, when output had edged up by 0.3% compared to October, on a month-over-month basis.
The latest figures underscore renewed weakness in the bloc’s industrial sector, as the December drop more than offset the prior month’s modest gain. On a month-over-month comparison, the current reading reflects a notable deterioration in production momentum at the end of 2025, signaling potential headwinds for broader economic activity in the euro area going into 2026.
