Eurostat data released Wednesday indicated a moderation in economic growth across the European Union during the second quarter of 2025. While still positive, the growth rate represents a slowdown compared to the previous quarter.
The seasonally adjusted Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the Eurozone increased by 0.1 percent compared to the first quarter of 2025, while the EU as a whole experienced a 0.2 percent rise. In contrast, the Eurozone saw a more robust 0.6 percent GDP increase in the first quarter, with the EU reporting a 0.5 percent growth.
Year-on-year, the Eurozone’s seasonally adjusted GDP rose by 1.4 percent in the second quarter of 2025. The EU recorded a 1.5 percent increase. This figure is down from a 1.5 percent rise in the Eurozone and 1.6 percent within the EU during the preceding quarter.
Among member states reporting data for the second quarter of 2025, Spain led the way with a 0.7 percent increase compared to the previous quarter. Portugal followed with 0.6 percent growth and Estonia registered a 0.5 percent rise. Conversely, Ireland experienced a decline of 1.0 percent, while Germany and Italy both recorded contractions of 0.1 percent. All countries reported positive growth rates when compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
