Euro Area and EU GDP Growth Slows in Q3 2026, Employment Stable

Seasonally adjusted Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the euro area increased by 0.4% in the third quarter of 2026, while the European Union saw a 0.5% rise, according to flash estimates released by Eurostat. These figures represent a slowdown compared to the second quarter of 2026, when GDP grew by 0.6% in the euro area and 0.7% in the EU. Year-on-year, GDP increased by 1.3% in the euro area and 1.5% in the EU. Employment in the euro area remained stable during the same period.