European Commission announces 80 billion euro bond issuance for late 2026
The European Commission has confirmed plans to issue 80 billion euros in bonds during the second half of 2026, maintaining its total annual funding target.
By Europa Express24 Jun 2026 · 17:45 CETUpdated 24 Jun 2026 · 17:45 CET
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According to the European Commission, the organisation intends to issue up to 80 billion euros in EU-Bonds between July and December 2026. This latest move brings the total planned issuance for the calendar year to 180 billion euros.
The Commission stated that the funding strategy remains consistent with its earlier projections for the year. The announcement was released in Brussels on 24 June 2026.