A quarter of EU citizens live in homes that have had energy efficiency upgrades
Some 23.9% of the EU population live in dwellings that have seen some degree of…
A quarter of EU citizens live in homes that have had energy efficiency upgrades
Some 23.9% of the EU population live in dwellings that have seen some degree of energy efficiency improvement in the…
Italy’s economy continued to expand in the first half of 2026, says Istat
The Italian economy continued to grow in the first half of this year, despite global uncertainty and slowing industrial activity,…
Vocational education seen as a route to employment for most Europeans, but an image gap remains
While the majority of European citizens believe that vocational education and training (VET) equips individuals with the skills needed for…
German firms planning job cuts amid low growth and high inflation, says S&P Global
The latest edition of the S&P Global Germany Business Outlook has found that German firms are becoming significantly more cautious…
Retail and wholesale group backs Commission’s decision on livestock and plant proteins
EuroCommerce, which represents the retail and wholesale sector in Europe, has welcomed the European Commission’s decision to address livestock and…
European Commission outlines timetable to phase out cage farming for hens and pigs
The European Commission has set out a timetable for the phasing out of cage farming for laying hens and pigs…
What European country saw the biggest rate of increase in population last year?
Malta recorded the highest rate of increase of population in the European Union last year, with an increase of 24.1…
Spain’s beer sector outperformed the broader European market
While beer production and consumption is down across the European Union, Spain‘s beer sector outperformed the wider European market last…
Self-employed workers in Germany less pessimistic about prospects
Self-employed workers and micro-enterprises in Germany are now slightly less pessimistic about their future prospects, according to the latest Jimdo-ifo…
Household savings rate in euro area remained at 14.3% in the first quarter of 2026
The household savings rate in the euro area remained stable in the first quarter of 2026, at 14.3% – the same…