Belgian Economy Stagnates In Q2

(RTTNews) - Belgium's economy stalled in the second quarter of 2026, preliminary estimates from the National Bank of Belgium showed on Wednesday.

Gross domestic product remained flat on a seasonally and calendar-adjusted basis in the second quarter, following a 0.2 percent increase in the first quarter.

The value added in the service sector grew 0.2 percent from the previous quarter. This was offset by 0.8 percent and 0.5 percent falls, respectively, in the industrial and construction sectors.

Compared to the same quarter last year, GDP growth softened to 0.5 percent from 0.8 percent in the March quarter.