The balance of goods and services showed a €3.36 bln surplus in Q2, up by €500 mln compared to the first quarter. The balance of goods had a surplus of €1.99 bln, and the balance of services an €1.36 bln surplus in April-June.
Primary income showed a deficit of €960 mln in Q2, greater than the €646 mln primary income deficit in Q1.
Compensation of employees represented income of €642 mln, while transfers from the EU increased primary income by €345 mln, but investment income was a negative €1.95 bln.
Secondary income in Q2 showed a €420 mln deficit, practically unchanged from Q1.