Overview

In September 2026, the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) declined mildly in both the EU (-0.4 points to 97.9) and the euro area (-0.5 points to 97.9) compared to August. The Employment Expectations Indicator (EEI) receded slightly more markedly (EU: -0.6 points to 98.3; euro area: -1.3 points to 97.5). After trending upwards since May, both indicators again drifted away from their long-term average of 100.

In September 2026, DG ECFIN’s flash estimate of the consumer confidence indicator fell by 0.8 percentage points (pps) in the EU and by 1.0 pps in the euro area. Down to -15.8 (EU) and -16.5 points (euro area), consumer confidence veered away from its long-term average again, after four months of recovery.

President von der Leyen will deliver her State of the European Union address to the European Parliament on 16 September.

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This paper explores how government fiscal room to manoeuvre —known as “fiscal space”— affects spending on research and development (R&D), which is crucial for innovation and long-term economic growth.

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On 4 March, Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis met with young Europeans from all over EU to discuss topics what matters the most for youth, such as competitiveness, investment and sustainability; global order and economic security; digital euro; and implementation and simplification. Check out the event webpage to see the main takeaways and photos from this lively debate.

Remarks by Commissioner Dombrovskis at the ECOFIN press conference

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Opening remarks by Executive Vice-President Dombrovskis at the ECOFIN Press conference

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