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…
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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…
Non-Irish nationals accounted for three fifths of employment growth in Ireland between 2019 and 2024
Non-Irish nationals accounted for 61% of the growth in the number of employees in Ireland between 2019 and 2024, according…
Public trust in Dutch politicians falls to lowest level since 2012
Public trust in Dutch politicians and parliament has fallen to its lowest level since records began in 2012, according to…
Passenger car registrations up in Austria, driven by demand for electric vehicles
Passenger car registrations rose by 15.3% in Austria in the first four months of 2026, boosted by strong demand for…
Luxembourg’s population could reach one-million mark by 2070
The population of Luxembourg could reach one-million inhabitants by 2070, driven by migration and economic growth, STATEC, the country’s statistics…
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…
Romania reported the highest annual inflation rate in the EU in April 2026, of 9.5%
Romania reported an annual inflation rate of 9.4% in April 2026, by far the highest in the European Union, new…
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,…