In January 2026, DG ECFIN’s flash estimate of the consumer confidence indicator increased by 0.8 percentage points in both the EU and the euro area. At -11.7 (EU) and -12.4 (euro area) points, consumer confidence remained below its long-term average. This month's Flash CCI is computed on the basis of consumer survey data from all 27 EU countries and all 21 euro-area members, including Bulgaria that joined the euro area on 1 January 2026. Past results were slightly revised due to seasonal adjustment, the annual update of country weights and the inclusion of Bulgaria in the euro-area aggregate. The consumer confidence ... (full story)