EU exports to the United States fell by close to a third in the first quarter of 2026
Exports from the European Union to the United States fell by 30% in the first quarter of 2026, compared to…
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More than half of businesses across the EU used specialised e-business software in 2025
Some 53% of businesses across the European Union used specialised e-business software in 2025, new data from Eurostat has revealed….
Business activity across the eurozone fell in May amid cost pressures
Business activity across the eurozone hit a 31-month low in May 2026, amidst growing cost pressures, new data from S&P…
Energy shock driving up inflation in European Union, Commission says
A renewed energy shock linked to the conflict in the Middle East is pushing EU inflation higher, while also weakening…
What European country has the most on-farm beehives?
Italy has around 1.9 million beehives across its farming network, more than any other European country, according to new data…
European Commission seeks to support farmers with Fertiliser Action Plan
The European Commission has formally adopted the Fertiliser Action Plan, an initiative to support farmers facing rising fertiliser prices and…
Euro area trade surplus fell sharply in March 2026
The euro area reported a €7.8 billion trade surplus in goods with the rest of the world in March 2026,…
73% of Europeans agree that the EU is a ‘place of stability in a troubled world’
Close to three quarters (73%) of European citizens agree that the European Union is a ‘place of stability in a…
Fertiliser prices rose during each quarter of last year, data shows
Fertiliser prices rose in the European Union in each consecutive quarter of 2025, with Q4 prices rising by 8% compared…
Europe needs to ‘scale up’ to regain productivity advantage, says IMF
New analysis from the International Monetary Fund suggests that Europe can improve productivity growth by addressing barriers that prevent companies…