Ireland reported the biggest decline in GDP in the EU in the first quarter of 2026
Ireland reported a 2.0% decline in GDP in the first quarter of 2026, compared to the previous quarter, the biggest…
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What euro area country reported the highest annual inflation rate in April 2026?
Bulgaria reported the highest annual inflation rate in the euro area in April 2026, of 6.2%, according to new estimates…
EU and EBRD team up to strengthen finance for SMEs in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The European Union and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have announced a new financing platform for micro,…
Eurozone output fell for the first time in 16 months in April 2026
The eurozone economy moved into contraction in April 2026 for the first time in 16 months, according to flash data…
Close to one in ten Europeans purchased e-books or audiobooks last year
Close to one in ten (9.5%) EU residents purchased e-books or audiobooks during 2025, according to new data on digital…
Sweden reported the lowest level of road fatalities in the EU in 2024
Sweden reported 20 road fatalities per million inhabitants in 2024, the lowest rate of road traffic deaths in the European…
Government debt in the EU and euro area fell in the fourth quarter of last year
The debt-to-GDP ratio fell to 87.8% in the euro area in the fourth quarter of last year, down from 88.4%…
Europe’s aquaculture sector was worth €4.6 billion in 2024, produced one million tonnes
The aquaculture sector in the European Union had a total value of €4.6 billion in 2024, producing around one million…
More than 80% of EU citizens have engaged with public services at least once in the previous year
More than four fifths of EU citizens have interacted with public administration services at least once in the past year,…
European Commission launches ‘AccelerateEU’ initiative to protect citizens from energy crisis
The European Commission has launched a new initiative, AccelerateEU, through which it will seek to shield EU citizens from the…