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EU company registrations fell in the second quarter as bankruptcies rose
Company registrations in the European Union fell by 0.5% in the second quarter of 2026, while bankruptcy filings rose by 5.7%. The sharpest decline in registrations was recorded in industry, while education and social activities saw the largest increase in bankruptcies.
Company registrations in the European Union fell while bankruptcy filings increased in the second quarter of 2026. Between April and June, company registrations declined by 0.5% compared with the previous quarter, while bankruptcy filings rose by 5.7%.
According to data from Eurostat, the EU's statistical office, new company registrations declined in five of the eight sectors of the business economy.
Company registrations in industry fell by 3.6%
The sharpest decline in new company registrations was recorded in industry. Registrations in the sector fell by 3.6%, while accommodation and food services saw a 3.4% decline and education and social services recorded a 3.2% decrease.
By contrast, company registrations in the information and communication sector rose by 8.8%, marking the strongest increase among the sectors. Registrations in construction increased by 1%, while there was no change in financial services.
Bankruptcies in education and social activities rose by 21.1%
Bankruptcies increased in five of the eight sectors. The largest increase was recorded in education and social activities, where bankruptcies rose by 21.1%.
Bankruptcy filings in the transport sector increased by 11.4%, while those in financial services rose by 6.8%.
Bankruptcies in accommodation and food services fell by 2.6%, while they declined by 1.7% in construction and 1.2% in trade.
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