Euro area trade deficit widens to €1.9bn in January 2026, Eurostat data shows sharp reversal
The euro area reported a €1.9 billion trade deficit in goods with the rest of the world in January 2026,…
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Europe ‘losing influence’ in international sports governance
Europe is ‘losing its influence’ when it comes to international sports governance, as other regions are strengthening their positions, according…
Poland construction output falls 11% in January 2026, steepest decline in the European Union
Poland reported a 11.0% decline in construction output, year-on-year, in January 2026, the highest in the European Union, new data…
Romania inflation hits 8.3% in February 2026, highest in European Union
Romania reported the highest annual inflation rate in the European Union in February 2026, of 8.3%, according to new Eurostat…
55% of Europeans see antisemitism as a problem, Eurobarometer survey shows rising concern
A recent Eurobarometer survey has shown that perceptions of antisemitism have increased across the European Union, with 55% of Europeans…
Netherlands records EU-high 3.9% job vacancy rate in Q4 2025, Eurostat data shows
The Netherlands reported the highest job vacancy rate in the European Union in the fourth quarter of 2025, at 3.9%,…
The European Union imported 57% of its energy in 2024
The European Union imported 57% of the energy it used in 2024, while 43% was produced within the bloc, a…
Belgium reported the steepest drop in agricultural output prices in Q4 2025
Belgium reported a 12.9% decline in agricultural output prices in the fourth quarter of 2025, the sharpest decline in the…
Just one in ten EU citizens use public transport every day
Just 10.7% of the EU adult population – around one in ten – use public transport on a daily basis, new…
Ireland reported the highest increase in GDP in 2025, data shows
Ireland reported a 12.3% increase in GDP in 2025, according to Eurostat data, the largest year-on-year increase in Europe. Other…