Economic Sentiment Indicator Down to 96.7 in the Euro Area, 96.8 in the EU in December 2025

08 January 2026

In December 2025, the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) remained broadly stable in the EU (-0.1 points to 96.8), while declining slightly in the euro area (-0.4 points to 96.7)
The Employment Expectations Indicator (EEI) dropped compared to November (EU: -0.9 points to 97.9, euro area: -0.9 to 96.8). Both indicators continue to score below their long-term average of 100.

Source: European Commission
Post by: Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Trade