Construction production in the European Union increased slightly in May 2025, according to the latest report released by Eurostat. Compared with April 2025, seasonally adjusted production in the construction sector rose by 0.2% in the EU and 0.1% in the euro area. On an annual basis, production was up by 0.7% in the EU and 1.3% in the euro area compared with May 2024. The modest monthly growth in May was driven primarily by an increase in building construction, which rose by 0.3% in the EU and remained stable in the euro area. In contrast, civil engineering output declined by 0.4% in the EU and by 0.1% in the euro area. Among the member states with available data, the largest monthly increases in construction production were observed in Slovenia (+5.0%), Slovakia (+4.5%), and Hungary (+3.9%). On the other hand, the biggest declines were recorded in Belgium (-4.2%), Sweden (-3.8%), and France (-1.4%). Looking at the annual comparison with May 2024, building construction was up by 1.3% in the euro area and 0.9% in the EU. Civil engineering also increased by 1.2% in the euro area and 0.2% in the EU. The report highlights a continuation of a slow recovery trend in the European construction sector following earlier volatility. However, results vary significantly between member states, reflecting diverse national economic conditions and construction market dynamics.