EU corporate bankruptcies rise in Q2
The European Union experienced a 5.7% increase in business bankruptcies during the second quarter of 2026, amid a slight decline of 0.5% in the registration of new companies. The education and social activities sectors led the rise in bankruptcies, increasing by 21.1%, followed by transportation with an 11.4% growth. Meanwhile, the information and communications sector saw an 8.8% increase in company formations. On the other hand, Ireland saw a 20.4% rise in new company registrations, whereas Luxembourg experienced a 24.2% decline. Additionally, the rate of company formation slowed in Spain by 5.8%, with bankruptcies rising by 2%.
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