The eurozone economy is expected to grow by 1.2% this year and 1% next year, according to OECD estimates released today. This marks an upward revision for 2025’s growth forecast by 0.2 percentage points, while the 2026 forecast is revised down by the same margin.
These projections reflect a 0.2 percentage point increase in this year’s growth expectations compared to June, whereas the 2026 forecast is downgraded by 0.2 percentage points.
In its Interim Economic Outlook, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) highlights that “the increase in trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainty will be somewhat offset by easier credit conditions.”
Among member states, “fiscal expansion is expected to boost economic activity in Germany, but anticipated consolidation in both France and Italy is likely to hinder growth,” the organization projects.
Inflation in the eurozone is projected to be 2.1% this year and 1.9% next year, according to the OECD, thus remaining below the European Central Bank’s 2% target.
