Microsoft has announced a temporary reduction in Microsoft 365 list prices across Europe. Due to the weakening of the US dollar against the euro, Microsoft is adjusting its euro pricing, resulting in a 7.4% decrease on all Microsoft 365 license list prices.
This change applies to all Microsoft 365 subscriptions and is a public price update, similar in nature to Microsoft’s regular pricing adjustments. Importantly, this reduction is temporary and will remain valid until 30 June, after which a previously announced price increase will take effect from 1 July.
Below, we explain what changes, what doesn’t, and how organisations can benefit from this temporary price window.
Summary
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Microsoft has recalculated its euro list prices to reflect current currency exchange rates. Due to the continued weakness of the US dollar compared to the euro and other currencies, Microsoft has lowered its Microsoft 365 list prices in Europe. As a result:
All Microsoft 365 list prices are reduced by 7.4%
The change applies to Microsoft cloud services (excluding Azure), so essentially across all Microsoft 365 licenses
The new prices are automatically reflected in Microsoft’s ecosystem and partner platforms, such as ArrowSphere.
This is a list price adjustment, meaning it affects the base pricing used for new subscriptions and renewals.
The 7.4% price reduction applies until 30 June.
From 1 July, Microsoft’s previously announced price increase will come into effect:
Depending on the license type, these prices will have an average increase of more than 11%.
This July update is unrelated to currency effects and reflects broader Microsoft 365 pricing changes.
Have a look at our previous blog for more concrete info: https://blog.easi.net/en/microsoft-365-in-2026-new-capabilities-copilot-skus-and-pricing
From today onwards:
New Microsoft 365 subscriptions are provisioned at the new, lower list price
Renewals processed before 1 July also benefit from this reduced pricing
Pricing is applied pro rata based on the subscription term
This makes the coming weeks a particularly interesting moment to review upcoming renewals or planned license changes.
For organisations with active Microsoft 365 subscriptions, renewals always happen automatically at the list price applicable at the time of renewal. Which brings two scenarios:
If a subscription renews before 1 July, the temporary reduced prices apply
If a subscription renews on or after 1 July, the announced price increase will apply
This is why licensing planning is particularly important right now. With Microsoft 365 prices currently reduced, organisations have a clear opportunity to act before 1 July, and create a third scenario:
By provisioning licenses or adjusting subscriptions now, it is possible to lock in the lower price for the full subscription term. That lower price then remains valid throughout the term, as the July price increase will only apply to subscriptions created or renewed from 1 July onward.
In other words: earlier license planning was already a way to avoid upcoming cost increases, but the current price reduction makes the case even stronger, as organisations can now secure both lower pricing and long-term cost predictability.
This temporary adjustment is a good moment to:
Review upcoming Microsoft 365 renewals
Anticipate license needs for the coming months
Decide whether to provision licenses early to secure the lower pricing
Align license strategy with upcoming organisational changes
As always, the right approach depends on your licensing model, renewal dates, and future plans.
Looking at the upcoming changes on 1 July, 2026A short while back, we took a closer look at what will be changing for Microsoft 365 starting from 1 July, 2026 At the same time, Microsoft will introduce new bundled licenses that can reduce costs by up to 30% compared to separate licenses. These bundles are priced according to the July 1 rates. Combined with today’s temporary price reduction, this makes both licenses timing and bundle selection more important than ever. 👉 Depending on your situation, the best option may be to lock in current prices now or to move to a bundled licenses model. We are happy to review together to determine what delivers the greatest benefit for your organisation.
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If you’d like to understand
how this price change affects your organisation
whether it makes sense to lock in licenses before 1 July
our teams are happy to help you review your Microsoft 365 setup and timing. Feel free to reach out for tailored advice.
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Olivier Cuyvers |
Bruno Vijverman |
Laurent Dekoninck |