The European Commission's Directorate-General for Economic and Financial Affairs has released the European Business Cycle Indicators for the first quarter of 2022, which focuses on consumer confidence in turbulent times, specifically in the candidate countries. The report is a technical paper that provides data and analysis on the economic situation, forecasts, business and consumer surveys. The report is available in English only and can be downloaded from the Publications Office of the European Union. Non-commercial reproduction is authorized provided the source is acknowledged. The report is written by the staff of the Directorate-General for Economic and Financial Affairs, Directorate A for Policy, Strategy and Communication, Unit A3 - Economie Situation, Forecasts, Business and Consumer Surveys.
