Eurozone economy shows recovery in Q2 2026

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Eurostat data for the second quarter of 2026 indicates a general economic recovery across the European Union and the Eurozone. The EU economy grew by 0.7% and the Eurozone by 0.6% compared to the previous quarter.

Ireland recorded the most significant quarterly growth at 10.2%, though analysts note this figure is heavily influenced by multinational corporations like Apple and Eli Lilly; the Modified Domestic Demand actually decreased by 0.8%. Other notable growth rates were seen in Slovenia (1.8%) and Lithuania (1.7%).

In contrast, Austria was the only EU member to record a contraction, with its GDP falling by 0.1%.

In Greece, the Hellenic Statistical Authority reported a 0.3% quarterly increase in GDP, with a 1.9% increase compared to the second quarter of 2025. This growth was largely driven by a 6.1% annual increase in gross fixed capital formation. Cyprus also showed positive trends, with a 0.8% quarterly increase and a 3.3% annual rise in GDP.

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[DISPUTED] Ireland's GDP grew by 10.2% in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the previous quarter. www.lykavitos.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Greek gross fixed capital formation increased by 6.1% compared to the second quarter of 2025. www.capital.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Cyprus seasonally adjusted GDP increased by 0.8% in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the previous quarter. economytoday.sigmalive.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Greece's economy grew by 1.9% annually in the second quarter of 2026. www.capital.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Cyprus GDP grew by 3.3% annually in the second quarter of 2026. economytoday.sigmalive.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Employment in Cyprus increased by 1.6% on an annual basis in the second quarter of 2026. economytoday.sigmalive.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ireland's Modified Domestic Demand decreased by 0.8% in the second quarter of 2026. www.lykavitos.gr