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Eurozone showed growth of 0.1% in second quarter — Romania leads way, Ireland in red

14 August , 2025  

The eurozone economy grew by 0.1% in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the previous three months and by 1.4% year-on-year, according to revised data from the EU statistics office (Eurostat). The figures were in line with previous estimates and analysts’ expectations.

In January-March, the eurozone’s GDP grew faster, by 0.6% quarter-on-quarter and 1.1% year-on-year.

Ranking of eurozone countries by GDP growth in Q2 (quarter-on-quarter)

  1. Ireland — down 1.0%
  2. Germany — down 0.1%
  3. Italy — down 0.1%
  4. Netherlands — up 0.1%
  5. France — up 0.3%
  6. Spain — up 0.7%
  7. Romania — up 1.2%

Overall, the EU economy grew by 0.2% in the second quarter and 1.5% year-on-year.

Among the largest economies in the eurozone, Germany and Italy showed a moderate decline, while France and Spain showed significant growth. The largest increase was recorded in Romania, and the largest decline was in Ireland.

This is the second estimate of the change in eurozone GDP out of three; Eurostat will present the final data on September 5.

Earlier, the information and analytical center Experts Club made a video analysis of the prospects for the Ukrainian and global economies. For more details, see the video — https://youtu.be/kQsH3lUvMKo?si=F4IOLdLuVbYmEh5P

 

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