Construction activity across the European Union continued to expand in April 2026, extending a modest upward trend, while Bulgaria recorded a slight monthly decline, according to Eurostat data. Across the EU , construction production increased by 0.8% compared with March, following a stronger rise of 2.1% in the previous month. In the euro area, output also grew, expanding by 0.6% after a 1.7% increase in March, signaling a continued but uneven recovery in the sector. Several member states