Ralf Seekatz· PPE

Nuanced

Inflation has now reached a more stable level.

Omissions

• The MEP spoke on February 9, 2026, when the most recent available data was the January 2026 flash estimate (1.7%) published on February 4, 2026.
• Inflation had been volatile in 2022-2023, reaching peaks above 10% in October 2022.
• The stabilization occurred after a period of dramatic decline from the 2022 peak.
• The sources cited are flash estimates and official statistics published shortly after the speech date, but the data period (January 2026) was available at the time of the claim.

Sources

• PrimaryEurostat - Annual inflation down to 1.7% in the euro areaEuro area annual inflation rate was 1.7% in January 2026, down from 2.0% in December 2025. A year earlier, the rate was 2.5%.
• PrimaryEurostat - Annual inflation stable at 2.1% in the euro areaEuro area annual inflation rate was 2.1% in November 2025, stable compared to October. A year earlier, the rate was 2.2%.
• SecondaryXinhua News Agency - Euro area inflation drops below 2 percent in January 2026Inflation in the euro area is seen at 1.7 percent in January, down from 2 percent in December, according to a Eurostat flash estimate.