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Construction output fell 0.7% in June in the Eurozone

Construction output in the Eurozone fell by 0.7% in June, while increases were reported in Portugal and the EU, according to Eurostat.

20 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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In June, construction output in the Eurozone fell by 0.7% compared to the previous year, according to data from Eurostat. This decline is partly attributed to a significant reduction in building construction in the region.

In contrast, construction output in the European Union (EU) increased by 0.2% during the same period. This discrepancy between the Eurozone and the EU highlights a different performance between the two areas.

Regarding Portugal, increases were observed in production, with modest growth of 1.2%, according to available data. This improvement contrasts with the downward trend in the Eurozone and reflects a specific scenario in the Portuguese market.

Additionally, countries such as Slovenia, Romania, and Finland stood out by reporting the largest annual increases in construction output, contributing to the positive average in the EU.

The situation in the Eurozone raises questions about the dynamics of the construction market and the factors influencing production in different countries, but this particular index remains a concern for analysts and policymakers.

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