The Czech Republic’s gross domestic product grew 0.2% quarter-on-quarter in the first three months of 2026, easing from a 0.7% expansion in the previous period, confirming second estimates. Net trade contributed negatively to growth, as imports rose 4.4% from 0.8%, outpacing exports, which grew 2.9% from 0.9% in Q4 2025. In addition, household consumption moderated to 0.3% from 1.2%. On the other hand, government spending edged up by 0.1% after stagnating in the previous quarter, while fixed investment advanced 3.0% from 0.2%. On a yearly basis, the economy expanded 2.2% in Q1, slowing from a 2.7% growth in the prior period.