The Euro Area Growth in Q3 Didn't Sink Despite the Fog
In Q3 2025, GDP growth increased by 0.2% QoQ , slightly more than in Q2 (+0.1% QoQ). Year-on-year, GDP growth stands at 1.3%, down from 1.5% in Q2. The major member states have either recorded stability (Italy, Germany) or growth (France, Spain). Notably, Portugal saw a further acceleration to 0.8% QoQ, up from 0.7% in Q2, achieving the highest quarterly growth rate among the figures released today ( chart 1 ) . With only partial details available for components in Spain and France, along with some comments from national statistical offices in Germany and Italy, certain similarities emerge. ...