More than 3 million Germans working in the retail industry
Some 3.1 million German citizens are currently employed in the country’s retail sector, according to Handelsverband Deutschland (HDE).
What European country produces the most ice cream?
Germany was the top producer of ice cream in the European Union in 2023, with a production output of 612.4 million litres.
What European country saw the biggest increase in GDP in Q2 2024?
Poland reported the biggest increase in GDP in the European Union in the second quarter of the year, with a rise of 4.0%, new data has found.
What European country reads the most books?
Luxembourg boasts the highest book-reading population of any European country, new data from Eurostat has shown.
Household spending driving the Czech economy, says ING
Recent retail sales data from Czechia indicates that household spending is driving the Czech economy, according to analysts at ING.
What European country saw the biggest increase in retail sales in June 2024?
Romania saw the biggest increase in retail sales volumes in the EU, on a year-on-year basis, in June 2024, reporting a 10.2% increase.
Notable property price increases recorded in German cities
A new study has found that property prices in most German cities saw a significant uptick in the first half of 2024.
What European city has the cleanest Airbnb accommodation?
The Croatian city of Split boasts the cleanest Airbnb accommodation in Europe, a new tourism study has found.
What European country produced the most beer in 2023?
Germany maintained its position as the top beer producer in the European Union in 2023, producing some 7.2 billion litres.
What European country had the highest unemployment rate in June 2024?
Spain boasted the highest unemployment rate in the European Union in July 2024, of 11.5%, according to new data from Eurostat.