In August 2025, DG ECFIN’s flash estimate1 of the consumer confidence indicator2 lost 0.3 percentage points (pps) in the EU and 0.8 pps in the euro area. At -14.8 (EU) and -15.5 (euro area) points, consumer confidence continues to score well below its longterm average. This month's Flash CCI for the EU aggregate is computed on the basis of consumer survey data from 26 EU countries (all except Spain), covering 90,9% (EU) and 89.3% (euro area) of total private final consumption expenditure. The consumer confidence indicator builds on replies to selected questions addressed to consumers according to the Joint Harmonised ... (full story)