06/17/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 06/17/2026 13:30
Watch our Chief Economist Lúcio Vinhas de Souza explain the findings and read the full BusinessEurope Economic Outlook Spring 2026.
Geopolitical headwinds cloud Europe's economic outlook.
Our latest Economic Outlook revises EU GDP growth down to 1.2% in 2026 (1.0% in the euro area), while inflation is expected to average around 2.8%.
What should businesses expect in the coming months? And what must Europe do to strengthen its growth and competitiveness?