Webinar | Changes in the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP) in 2026 📈🛍️
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Do you want to stay up to date with the latest HICP developments? As of 4 February 2026, several important methodological changes have taken effect in the HICP, Europe's official inflation measurement. The HICP is now compiled according to an updated classification of individual household consumption, aligned with the international standard. Games of chance are included in the index under recreation services, the index reference period was updated to base year 2025, and the euro area has expanded with the participation of Bulgaria. This webinar guides you through these changes and explains the implications for data users. Discover what the updates mean for dissemination and interpretation of HICP data. Learn more ➡️ https://link.europa.eu/g8qrWY #AskEurostat