Bank lending to households in the Eurozone rose by 2.2% year-on-year to EUR 7.016 trillion in June 2025, the fastest pace since May 2023 and above market expectations of 1.9%. The increase reflects a continued recovery in credit demand, supported by the European Central Bank’s recent policy easing. Also, lending to businesses increased to 2.7%, from 2.5% in May. As a result, overall credit growth to the private sector, encompassing both households and non-financial corporations, rose to 3% from 2.8%.