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…
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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…
Road transport accounted for more than a fifth of Germany’s energy consumption and emissions in 2024
Road transport accounted for 22.2% of Germany‘s energy consumption and 21.4% of its total carbon dioxide emissions in 2024, new…
Dutch residents took 22 million summer holidays last year
Close to three quarters of the Dutch population – or around 22 million people – took one or more holidays during summer…
What EU country reported the biggest increase in retail sales in May 2026?
Cyprus reported a 8.4% increase in retail sales volumes in May 2026, compared to the corresponding month a year earlier,…