Italy’s inflation rate accelerates to 4.2% as energy and food prices increase
The consumer inflation rate accelerated sharply in Italy in September 2026, with the national CPI rising 4.2% year on year…
Three quarters of EU employees have encountered suspicious emails or messages at work
The extent of the cyber threat to European businesses has been laid bare by a new report from Eurobarometer, which…
Purchasing power rises 3.7% in Germany, to €2.46 trillion
Total purchasing power in Germany is expected to reach €2.464 trillion in 2026, an increase of 3.7% from the previous…
Economic sentiment weakened across the EU in September
Economic sentiment weakened across both the European Union and euro area in September, new data from the European Commission has…
France’s industrial sector facing growing competition from China
French industry faces growing Chinese competition in the automotive, electrical, metal, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors, according to new analysis from…
EU food waste totalled 129kg per person in 2024
Food waste across the European Union reached 129 kilograms per person in 2024, totalling 57.9 million tonnes, according to new…
EU’s agri-food trade surplus increases to €30.1 billion
The European Union reported a €30.1 billion surplus in its agri-food sector in the first seven months of 2026, €2.9…
Hungary’s business climate index edges higher in September
Hungary’s business climate improved marginally in September, with the GKI business cycle index rising by one point, according to GKI…
Europe ‘losing the race’ when it comes to IPOs, study finds
European companies are going public at a smaller scale than their US counterparts, with the number and value of initial…
Spain sees economy grow 0.7% in second quarter
Spain’s economy expanded by 0.7% in the second quarter of 2026, compared with the previous quarter, new data from INE…