Euro Zone economic growth softened at the start of 2026, with gross domestic product expanding by 0.1% quarter‑on‑quarter in the first quarter, according to data updated on 13 May 2026. This marks a slowdown from the previous 0.2% quarter‑on‑quarter increase recorded in the prior comparison period.
Both the current and previous readings are reported for the first quarter of 2026, but each reflects growth relative to a different base period. The latest 0.1% figure compares GDP in the current quarter with the immediately preceding quarter, while the earlier 0.2% reading measured growth in the previous quarter versus the quarter before that. The halving of the growth rate highlights a loss of momentum in the Euro Zone’s quarter‑to‑quarter expansion.